Ship Mechanical Systems facilities in FL

Boat House

Panama City, FL

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Small Craft Branch is responsible for providing at-sea support for research and development projects conducted by the Station. Due to the diverse and sometimes unusual nature of Station's projects, craft of various capabilities are assigned. Historically, the branch has operated solely for Station project use and limited use as passenger transfer service to ships in our operation area. Five craft including two 65' long range twin screw diesel powered work boats, one 33' diesel powered multi-role work boat capable for use as a dive platform, and two 25' twin outboard powered Whalers are utilized as project guard and chase boats for high speed operations. Three outboard powered craft and one oil skimmer craft are assigned to the Station for oil spill recovery in an area from Fort Walton Bay bridge eastward to the Apalachicola River and extending 30 miles inland for recovery of government spills only. All branch personnel are trained in oil recovery procedures and equipment operation annually. Major contamination spills require additional Station personnel as a labor force. The division also provides limited port services for visiting ships and provides limited electronics repair and communications support.