Email is checked twice a day via the ship’s cellular modem.   There is no cost to send and receive email through the ship’s system.   If extensive file transfers are required, additional costs will be passed on to the Chief Scientist.   If the ship is out of cellular range, email is checked through a satellite link.   Costs associated with this will be assessed by the ship’s Marine Technician and discussed with the Chief Scientist.   No cost is associated with minimal use.

There is no cost for normal use of the ship’s cellular phones (or fax).   Contact the Sr. Marine Technician for more information.

If it appears that costs will need to be passed along to the science party, the Marine Technician will have the Chief Scientist fill out an invoice form which will include the Chief Scientists billing information and accounting contacts.