The full policy for pregnant women sailing aboard R/V Endeavor can be found here:

http://techserv.gso.uri.edu/Library

This policy applies to all passengers and crew aboard the R/V Endeavor.

Overview

The University of Rhode Island (URI) Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) is committed to reasonably accommodating all persons who wish to work and/or travel aboard research vessels operated by the University of Rhode Island. In complying with industry standards, pregnant women are welcome aboard vessels under the following conditions:

• they are within the first 24 weeks of their pregnancy, and

• they are medically fit for marine travel (requires a note from a physician prior to boarding).