Vessel Reference Code: BCRV#718
Vessel Type: Research Vessel
Sub Type: Deep Water Exploration

Vessel Overview
This vessel was refit in the Spring of 2007 to serve as a Research Vessel. Along with all of
the requisite deck space and gear for deep water exploration with deployable devices, she offers five comfortable
guest staterooms, each with ensuite head and shower compartments. She also offers appropriate dry and cold storage
to compliment her 90 day endurance at 10 knots. Range is 10,000 miles. She is
immensely strong and well proven in unimaginably adverse conditions.
| Year Built: |
1978, Refit 2007 |
| LOA: |
115 ft. (35.1 m) |
| Beam: |
28 ft. (8.5 m) |
| Draft: |
13 ft.(4 m) |
| Hull: |
Steel |
| Tonnage: |
194 |
| Machinery: |
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Caterpillar D-343
12 cyl. single diesel – 850 HP – continuous duty
rated
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Caterpillar Marine Gear #7262;
4.22/1
- Caterpillar 90 KW
generator
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Caterpillar 165
KW generator
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Northern Lights 55 KW
generator
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Ship’s power: 110V AC, 208V AC – 3
phase, 480V AC- 3 phase
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Bow thruster: hydraulic w/ 34”
tunnel
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Deck winch: 2000 lb. pull w/ 1000
feet ½”
cable
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A-Frame – stern mounted w/ 7000 lb capacity
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Anchor windlass - hydraulic w/ 115 fathoms chain
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Hydraulic boom crane: 24,000 lbs. capacity
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10,500 lbs capacity at 20’
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5000 lbs. capacity at 40’
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Workboat hoist and carry capacity: up to 27 feet
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Removeable side-rails
- Watermaker: 220V AC w/ 1200 gpd capacity
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| Capacities: |
- Fuel: 44,000 gallons
- Fuel burn: 450 gpd at 8 knots
- Fresh water: 13,500 gallons
- Walk-in cooler: 300 sq. ft.
- Open deck space: 1,600 sq. ft.
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| Electronics: |
- Radar : Furuno 48 and 72 mile
- Navigation Plotter
- AIS: Simrad
- Depth Sounders: Simrad Paper Machine and Furuno Dual Band
- Communications: Two single Sind Band Radios, Two VHF Radios, Fleet 55 Satellite Phone,
Iridium Satellite Phone, C –
Satellite Phone, Portable handheld VHF Radios.
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Accommodations
The main deck provides space for dining, galley, saloon area, one of the five guest staterooms,
crew accommodations and pantry /cooler space. Entry to the deckhouse is from aft with a starboard wing door
forward. To starboard is a dining area with a table which currently seats twelve.
Galley is immediately forward with a serving bar. To port is the saloon, which has been utilized
as an open scientific workshop on her most recent expeditions. Forward of the saloon space is a stateroom. A
central passageway leads to pantry, walk-in coolers, crew mess and crew accommodations.
The lower deck is fitted with four comfortable staterooms each with twin berths, head
compartment with shower stall and space for a small desk. It is worth mentioning that each stateroom could easily
accommodate four with bunk-style berth modifications. Forward of the double firewall is the technical space with
main engine, generators and all pumps and additional machinery. Aft of the accommodations is a large lazarette with
fresh water tankage and additional freezer space.
Fit and finish is simple but robust, functional and comfortable. The pilothouse is raised above
the galley space with all ship’s controls, unobstructed 360 degree sightlines and captain’s quarters.
Vessel is ready for immediate inspection and delivery!
All details given in good faith BWG.
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