Chief Bos’n- Brad Delinski, Hometown: Charleston, SC

Has been on the McArthur II since 2007

CB Brad Delinski has been with NOAA for about 7 years. He entered as an Ordinary Seaman in 2002 and worked his way to Boatswain by 2007. Prior to NOAA, he served in the U.S. Army and worked on private tug boats. He resides in South Carolina.

Bos’n Group Leader, and general Know-It-All - Dave “Hermie” Hermanson, Hometown: Port Townsend, Washington

Has been on the McARTHUR and McARTHUR II since 1986

BGL Hermanson has sailed for NOAA since 1986 on the McArthur and McArthur II. His interests include woodworking and anything involving old cars. His favorite thing in the world to do is spend time with his wife and two dogs.

Able Bodied Seaman- Peter Stoeckle

Has been on McArthur II since 2007.

Peter is a long time resident of New England. He worked as a commercial fisherman in Port Judith and New Port, Rhode Island. He also worked with Moran Tug and Tow of New York. Then one day in August of 2007 he joined NOAA. NOAA has kept him interested since.

Able Bodied Seaman - David L LaPointe

Has been on the McArthur II since Feb.2008

Dave was born in Massachusetts but has spent a great deal of his life in sunny Florida. Formerly a commercial fisherman in Florida, he joined the NOAA team in June of 07. Dave now loves life chasing whales in motorboats for the McArthur II.

Ordinary Seaman-Vladimir Zgutnitski, Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Has been on the McArthur II since March 2009

Vlad was born in 1958, in Kiev, Ukraine. He served in the Soviet Army. Afterwards he attended Kiev University and earned a degree in Bio Chemistry. From 1985 – 1996 he worked as a fisherman in the Russian commercial fishing fleet. Vlad arrived in the United States in 1996 and began work for NOAA in 2006 aboard Oregon II and David Starr Jordan. Vlad is married with a daughter and grandson.

Ordinary Seaman - Tim Sinquefield, Hometown: Clinton, MS

Has been on the McARTHUR II since, June 2004

Tim is a prior US Coast Guard officer who has completed sea tours on the USCGC DALLAS, SEDGE, and HICKORY mainly focused on drug interdiction and aids to navigation. He greatly enjoys working on NOAA’s interesting scientific missions and enjoys the work environment. Tim likes hiking, scuba, mountain climbing and just about anything outdoorsy.

Deck Utilityman - Kevin Lackey, Hometown: Missoula, MT

Has been on the McARTHUR II since, June 2004

Kevin has been a career change specialist. His former pursuits include Coal Mine Reclamation Biologist in NM, Big Game Biologist / Hunting / Fishing Guide in NM, Non-profit wildlife habitat conservation director in MT and Grass-roots organizer for Nat’l sportsman’s group in MT. He was raised in Northern NM and has worked in CO, WI, NM, and MT. His maritime job is 2nd third of his lifetime career pursuit.