Two inflatable workboats are stowed on the bow and are available for various uses such as scientific sampling, personnel exchange, dive support, and emergency rescues. Either boat can be deployed within minutes using the ship's forward crane.

Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) is stored on the port side- LOA: 16', 50 hp Johnson outboard motor

Zodiac inflatable is stored on the starboard side- LOA: 12', 15 hp Yamaha outboard motor