Brief Description :STEEL RESEARCH VESSEL
Type: STEEL RESEARCH VESSEL
Built: 1967 built by Saint John Shipbuilding and Drydock, Saint John, New Brunswick.
Classification: Just had all TRANSPORT CANADA certificates renewed and next dry docking due 5 years from now.
Dimensions: Loa: 40.0 m. W: 8.5 m. D: Draft: aft.4.40 m. fwd.3.0 m.
Engine room: MAINE ENGINE: Cat D-398, FPP in Kort Nozzle. / 2x AUX: Cat D-343/135 kw 220v/60Hz 3 phase w/PTO , Cat D3306/135kw 220v/60Hz 3 phase. / TRANSFORMER: 220 VAC to 440 VAC. / 2x COMPRESSORS: 220 psi each. / CRUISING SPEED: 11 knots.
Thrusters: LIPS (bow and stern) fixed pitch
Cargo capacity: Fuel: 91,000 L. / Potable water: 15,000 L. / Lube Oil: 2,300 L.
Deck equipment: DECK AND LABORATORY SPACE: Aft Lab: Air conditioned, 600m2. / Main Deck Aft: 560m2., Bulwark height: 4ft.; freeboard: 4ft. / 0-1Deck: 700m2
DECK MACHINERY: Stern A frame 5t. hydraulic. / Deck crane 6t. hydraulic, knuckle boom. / Vert. Capstan Aft. 6t. hydraulic. / Windlass fwd.: 1000' of 3/4" cable on hydraulic winch. / Gantry Aft.: 6t. knuckle boom.
Accommodation: Total compliment of 20 persons including 7 crew, HVAC throughout