Research ship for study and survey work on the Lake Michigan

Named after the fish genus that includes lake whitefish, lake herring and bloater chubs, the new RV "Coregonus" will be capable of gill netting and allowing fisheries staff to continue the work done on the previous research ship – the RV "Barney Devine".

However, the RV "Coregonus" also have expanded features including onboard laboratory equipment, water tight compartments and a semi-planning hull along with capabilities for scuba operations.

The "Coregonus" was designed by SeaCraft Design in Sturgeon Bay and will be built by Burger Boat Company.

DNR fisheries staff worked closely with SeaCraft to develop the design that would maintain the ability to use gill nets during all seasons but in the most extreme sea conditions, while expanding its capabilities for research. Its capabilities include trawling and deploying hydro-acoustic equipment.