Custom Research Support Vessel

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a specially equipped research vessel built in 1970 in Germany. It is Ice Class and is in active service. The vessel was built as a general research vessel, including fishery and oceanographic research. The propulsion system is of diesel electric type to obtain a low noise level. 

 

In 2003, the vessel had a major overhaul which included basically replacement of all three diesel engines, with new power management system, renewal of the hydraulic system, renewal of insulation, paneling, furniture and fixtures in the mess room, galley, day room, laboratory, wet laboratory and wheelhouse.

 

The ship is well suited for a variety of multi-function roles including but not limited to support, guard, research and oceanography, and fishery patrol. It is also a good candidate for conversion to an expedition yacht or expedition vessel. There is room to increase accommodations with additional cabins and berths.

 

FEATURES

Ice Class

Oceanographic Gear

Diesel Electric Propulsion 2003 

Multiple Dry & Wet Labs Acoustic Lab

Large Processing Area

Stern Ramp

Deck Crane 14 Mt

Interior fully Refit 2003

21 Cabins For 29+ Crew/Personnel 

Large Fitness Room

 

Vessel Type   Multi Purpose Support/Research Vessel

Building Year   1970 in Germany

Major Rebuild   2003/ new engines, generators & machinery and interior spaces

Flag   Norway

Classification   DNV (GL) X100 A5 E1 ex Fishery Research vessel (Ice Class equal to Finnish Ice Class C

Next SS   2027

LOA   55.87 m/183 ft

LPP   49.00 m/163 ft 9 in

Beam Molded   10.60 m/34 ft 9 in

Max Draft   4.40 m/14 ft 5 in

Displacement   1,378 mt @ 4.4 m draft

 

Main Engines   3 x Deutz AG Werk Mannheim TBD 616 V12 585 kW/784 HP @ 1500 rpm/each 400 V/230 V @ 50 hz

Propulsion    2 x 515 kW @440 V, 200 RPM air cooled, make AEG   

Bow Thruster   Retractable 360° Bow Thruster Electrically Driven, 130 kW

 

DECK & OCEANOGRAPHIC GEAR

The vessel is equipped with numerous winches for towing and scientific purposes.  There are two main hydraulic systems in the vessel, a low-pressure system for the main trawl winches and a high-pressure system for the auxiliary and scientific winches. The vessel has a stern ramp for operations of bottom and pelagic trawl gear, a fish receiving bin and a wet fish laboratory in front of the fish bin on the main deck.  See our detailed listing for full deck equipment specs.

 

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

The vessel is equipped with basic marine research and oceanographic equipment and is considered viable for silent ship operations. 

See our detailed listing for full electronic equipment specs.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Single Cabins   13

Double Cabins   8

Mess Room

Day Room

Galley

Food & Freezer Storage

Large Dry Lab Areas

Wet Lab

Acoustic Center

Large Processing Area

Fitness Center