General

• TYPE: Research Vessel (RV)
• CONSTRUCTION: GRP
• YEAR OF BUILD: Refi tted September 2009
• YARD: Daglass / Halmatic
• CERTIFICATION: MCA Category 2 – 60 nautical mile
• PASSENGER CAPACITY: 12

Dimensions

• LENGTH: 20.48 meters
• BEAM: 4.80 meters
• DRAFT: 1.52 meters

Engines

• MAIN ENGINES: Detroit V12 71 N
• POWER: 2 x 525 bhp

Performance (Trials)

• SERVICE SPEED: 15 Knots
• SPRINT SPEED: 18 Knots

Propulsion System

• PROPULSION: 2 x Fixed Pitch Propellers
• RUDDERS: 2 x Rudders

Equipment

• Environmental, Health and Safety Management System
• Surveyor’s Observation Area
• MOB Recovery System
• Electronics Suite
• Satellite Television

Accommodation

• 3 x 2 person cabins
• 1 x 4 person cabin
• Lounge space
• Galley
• 3 x Sanitary Facilities