The commanding officer of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) and the civilian survey detachment aboard oceanographic survey ship USNS Pathfinder (T-AGS 60) hosted visitors for tours and demonstrations of the Military Sealift Command ship’s oceanographic capabilities in Norfolk Oct. 12-13.

“ It is a pleasure to be here with you all, and I only regret that I was unable to visit one of these ships sooner ,” said Adm. John Harvey Jr ., commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, in reference to the T-AGS class survey vessels. He and members of his staff were welcomed by Rear Adm. Jonathan White , commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command; NAVOCEANO Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Oosterling ; and Pathfinder’s master, Thomas Pearse-Drance.