{"access":"UKCEH boats are available for research users, either independently (if trained and insured) or with UKCEH boat-handlers.  Requests for boat access should be directed to Linda May (UKCEH Edinburgh) or Steve Thackeray (UKCEH Lancaster).","capabilities":"The UKCEH researcher-operated boat fleet comprises: (1) John Lund (10m) - based on Lake Windermere; (2) Seahog Commodore - based at Loch Leven; (3) Six inflatable boats (mobile, can be transported between sites); (4) Four aluminium hulled boats (mobile, can be transported between sites); (5) One RIB (mobile, on a trailer, can be transported between sites).","description":"The purpose of these (thirteen) boats is to enable collection of samples from standing waters (lakes and reservoirs).","fundingSources":"Operation of UKCEH researcher-operated boats is funded by: NERC National Capability LTSS UK-SCaPE programme; and research project grants.","id":"4af913f6-e129-4239-8fa5-6c1635f0a2a7","infrastructureCategory":{"value":"mobilePlatforms","description":"Mobile observing platforms","infrastructureClass":"Environmental observatories","uri":"http://vocabs.ceh.ac.uk/ri/mobilePlatforms"},"infrastructureChallenge":[{"value":"Pollution","uri":"http://vocab.ceh.ac.uk/ri#Pollution"},{"value":"Sustainable ecosystems: biodiversity net gain"}],"lifecycle":"UKCEH has operated a research boat fleet for decades; the fleet's capacity and capability has developed over time to meet changing research needs.  Individual boats typically have an expected lifespan of 10-15 years if serviced and repaired annually, although the lifespan of inflatable boats may be shorter.","locationText":"Boats based at UKCEH Lancaster and field sites are: John Lund; 4 inflatables; 4 aluminium hulls.  Boats based at UKCEH Edinburgh and field sites are: Seahog Commodore; 2 inflatables; 1 RIB.","metadataDate":"2025-04-09T09:24:48","owners":[{"displayName":"Steve Thackeray","organisationName":"UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology","organisationIdentifier":"https://ror.org/00pggkr55","role":"owner","email":"sjtr@ceh.ac.uk","address":{"city":"Lancaster"},"fullName":"Steve Thackeray"},{"displayName":"Linda May","organisationName":"UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology","organisationIdentifier":"https://ror.org/00pggkr55","role":"owner","email":"lmay@ceh.ac.uk","address":{"city":"Edinburgh"},"fullName":"Linda May"}],"resourceIdentifiers":[{"code":"https://catalogue-staging.ceh.ac.uk/id/efd5e194-5318-4a5f-9d17-290bf71c3d3e"},{"code":"https://catalogue.ceh.ac.uk/id/4af913f6-e129-4239-8fa5-6c1635f0a2a7"}],"scienceArea":"Water Resources","title":"Research Boats : Researcher-operated","type":"infrastructureRecord","uniqueness":"UKCEH boats are a standard and necessary research tool, based at UKCEH's flagship long-term monitoring sites.","uri":"https://catalogue.ceh.ac.uk/id/4af913f6-e129-4239-8fa5-6c1635f0a2a7","users":["These manually operated research boats are used by: UKCEH staff and students at Lancaster and Edinburgh; plus project partners and external users (when available)."]}