USNS Maury (T-AGS-66) is a United States Navy oceanographic survey ship. It was built by VT Halter Marine in Moss Point, Mississippi and commissioned in 2016. The ship is named after Matthew Fontaine Maury, a pioneering oceanographer who is known as the "Pathfinder of the Seas".
USNS Maury is equipped with a suite of oceanographic equipment, including sonar systems, seafloor mapping equipment, and meteorological sensors. The ship's mission is to conduct hydrographic surveys and mapping of the world's oceans, providing vital data to support naval operations, scientific research, and commercial activities.
With a length of 353 feet and a beam of 58 feet, USNS Maury is one of the largest ships in the Military Sealift Command fleet. It is crewed by civilian mariners who work alongside a team of Navy and civilian scientists and technicians. USNS Maury operates worldwide, supporting a wide range of missions for the U.S. Navy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and other government agencies.
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