Small Boats

IMS has a small fleet of vessels available for use by both IMS and non-IMS users. Different rates and restrictions will apply.

» All vessels must be operated by an IMS certified boat captain.
» Costs do not include fuel. Fuel costs will be in addition to hourly rates.
» Overtime costs for personnel will be assessed after 8 hours on weekdays.
» Overtime costs for personnel will be assessed all day for Saturdays and holidays.
» Fuel and overtime personnel charges will be assessed at current cost.
» Additional boat requirements can be found in the IMS Small Boat Policy. (link to document)

Small boats

» Trailered flat boats are for inshore use only.
» Offshore (beyond COLREGS line) use of 25′ Parker requires USCG licensed captain.
» Two hour minimum use.
» Hourly rate begins when boat leaves IMS property and ends when boat returns.

Available vessels include:
17′  Jones Brother Bateau
22′  Jones Brother Bateau (qty 2)
24′  Carolina Skiff
25′  Parker (semi-V) with 300 hp. Outboard

Small boat fees

Non UNC-CH user:

» $250.00 per day or $31.25 per hour; plus
» $30.00 per hour for IMS boat captain.

UNC-CH user:

» $150.00 /day or $18.75/ hour if self-captained; (*Note captain must be IMS certified) or
» $150.00 /day, plus $30.00 /hour for IMS boat captain.

IMS user:
General use IMS purchased boats

» $150.00 /day or $18.75 /hour if self-captained; (*Note captain must be IMS certified) or
» $150 /day plus $30/hour for IMS boat captain.

Questions or reservations:

Stacy Davis
252-726-6841 ext 142
smdavis@email.unc.edu

Diving

The UNC-CH Institute of Marine Sciences is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) and abides by their standards.

Diving Document Downloads:

• IMS Standards Manual for Scientific Diving (2020)
• Physical Form (coming soon)
• Liability Waiver (coming soon)
• IMS – AAUS Dive Program Overview (coming soon).

For more information concerning the IMS dive program, contact:

Steve Broadhurst
Dive Safety Officer
252-622-5562
ims.dso@unc.edu

Dormitory

IMS has a small, basic dorm facility. There are separate student and faculty accommodations. Use of the UNC IMS dormitory must be for UNC-CH or Marine Science related activities.

Student accommodations:

» Two bunk rooms – one for female students, one for male students. Each bunk room can sleep 8.
» Towels and linens are not provided.

Faculty accommodations:

» Two rooms are available. One room sleeps two people (2 twin beds), and one room sleeps four (2 bunk beds)
» Common room with microwave and refrigerator.
» Towels and linens are provided.

*Note there are no cooking facilities. There is a bbq available on the common deck space.

Reservations: 

Reservations may be made in advance. How far in advance depends on your affiliation:

» UNC IMS/EMES individuals/groups: 12 months in advance.
» UNC-CH individuals/groups: 6 months in advance.
» Other groups: Reservations may be made up to 3 months in advance.

Rates:

» Student accommodations: $10 per night per person
» Faculty accommodations: $30 per night for one bedroom; $60 for both bedrooms

Check In/Out:

» Check In 3:00 PM.  If you need to check in after 5:00 PM arrangements can be made.
» Check Out 10:00 AM.

Cancellation Policy:

» Two weeks notice prior to scheduled stay is required.
» Groups will be responsible for the cost of all reserved beds that are not cancelled at least 2 weeks prior to a scheduled stay.

Questions / Reservations:

To make a reservation please complete the IMS Dorm Reservation Form and email it to Deanna Good.
For additional information and any questions, contact Ms. Napier at 252-726-6841 ext 120.

Of Special Note

Depending on your length of stay, and your affiliations with IMS, you may be required to have an IMS-performed background check before your reservation can be finalized.

If you are required to have a background check, you are required to bear all associated costs, which typically range between $50 – 80 per person.

Keep in mind that you should allow 1-2 weeks to process a background check.

UNC-Chapel Hill students and all individuals under the age of 18 and in high school are exempt from this policy.

When calling to inquire about a reservation, Ms Napier will be able to let you know if you are required to have a background check or not.

Conference Rooms and Classrooms

The Institute has a number of shared spaces:

» Seminar room (max. capacity 75)

» Downstairs conference rooms (seat 12+)

» Upstairs conference rooms (seat 12+)

» Teaching classroom (seats 18)

» Teaching lab

AV and Computing

IMS has three Zoom rooms. While easy to use, they do require you to bring a laptop or mobile device to share content. No in-room PCs are available.

» Seminar Zoom room (222) has 1080p projector, three large displays and a touch podium display PC. Room Calendar

» Downstairs conference/Zoom room (131) has large display, 1080p projector and whiteboard. Room Calendar

» Upstairs conference/Zoom room (271) has dual 64″ displays, and whiteboard. Room Calendar

» Teaching classroom (127) has 1080p projector and whiteboard. Room Calendar

All rooms have Wi-Fi eduroam, UNC-PSK, and guest internet access.