Timeline
| Activity | Proposed Date |
| Start fabrication | 1/4/2011 |
| Start module construct | 1/10/2011 |
| Keel laying ceremony | 4/11/2011 |
| Erection complete | 7/05/2012 |
| Move out of vessel | 9/21/2012 |
| Launch ceremony | 10/13/2012 |
| Start builder's dock trials | 3/25/2013 |
| Dry dock period | 4/12/2013 |
| Builder's sea trials | 4/15/2013 |
| Acceptance trials | 5/13/2013 |
| Delivery | 7/26/2013 |
The Sikuliaq is expected to arrive in Seward in late 2013. Science operations will begin in early 2014.