Vessel Type: Research Vessel

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.

Caterpillar D-343 12 cyl. single diesel — 850 HP — continuous duty rated
Caterpillar Marine Gear #7262; 4.22/1
Caterpillar 90 KW generator
Caterpillar 165 KW generator
Northern Lights 55 KW generator

A-Frame — stern mounted w/ 7000 lb capacity
Anchor windlass - hydraulic w/ 115 fathoms chain

Hydraulic boom crane:
24,000 lbs. capacity
10,500 lbs capacity at 20’
5000 lbs. capacity at 40’

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.