Network/IT/Communications

Internet Access at Sea

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Remote Network Access Services

If anyone in your science party needs to use a VPN, or other phone-home remote access software (TeamViewer, etc), Please contact uaf-skq-it-support@alaska.edu at least 30 days in advance of your cruise.

File Sharing

• Ship to Shore and Shore to Ship file sharing can be accommodated via Google Drive or similar systems with our higher bandwidth capability.  If internet bandwidth is low, contact uaf-skq-it-support@alaska.edu for assistance with our S2S function.

•  A local (ship-side) file sharing drive is also available.  When you are aboard you will given instructions on how to connect.

Underway Data Feeds

Various underway data feeds are available via UDP and serial. Inquire during your pre-cruise meeting or contact the Science Operations Manager with any questions.

Event Logger

R2R Eventlogger (ELOG) is available to all science party members via the ship's local website. Contact the Science Operations Manager with any questions. Sikuliaq's marine science techs can help with questions/setup when aboard.

Phone Communications at Sea

A VOIP (Voice-Over_Internet_Protocol) phone, SeaLink, is available in the Science Office to make calls home. If satellite comms are poor or not connected, this phone will not work. Please do not abuse this service and be considerate of your shipmates.  

WiFi calling from mobile devices or calling via apps like WhatsApp is allowed. There is no guarantee these services will work and support for the apps is provided on a best-effort basis.

For emergencies and critical science operations, there is an Iridium phone available. Ask the marine science techs or bridge personnel for help making calls to shore.

In case of a shore-side emergency it is a good idea to pass along the Marine Superintendent's contact info to family members. The Marine Superintendent will pass along phone numbers to call the ship.