Mainly used for research and monitoring activities in the scope of small-scale fisheries, bivalves, marine geology and geophysics.
Diplodus
Coastal research vessel
Diplodus
Coastal research vessel
Main features
Identification number: PT – 106737 – DIPLODUS – EST
Length overall (LOA): 17.00 m
Length between perpendiculars (LPP): 15.45 m
Beam: 5.25 m
Maximum draught: 1.60 m
Moulded depth: 2.58 m
Gross tonnage: 49.22 ton
Net tonnage: 14.17 ton
Machinery: caterpillar 455HP with 339 kW
Generator set: 1 generator
Maximum speed: 12 knots
Engine power: 340 hp
Hull material: PRFV
Year of construction: 2005
Call sign: CUQZ9
Fuel storage capacity: 8000 l
Maximum range: 100 hours
Crew: 9 (4 seafarers + 5 researchers)
Deck equipment
Trawl winch (SWL): 3 000 kg
Hydrographic winch (SWL): 600 kg
Wire capacity: 800 m Ø 4 mm – pulley with cable meter counter
Crane (SWL): 750 kg at 6.96 m
Fishing net hauler (SWL): 2 000 kg
Other features
Capacity to operate dredges and trawls.
Ability to operate with very high-resolution multi-channel reflection seismic equipment, multibeam and magnetic bathymetry.
Equipped with two articulated booms, with suspension points 3, 4 and 5 meters from the edge for manoeuvring and towing equipment.
Gantry with auxiliary structure that allows transferring equipment to the sea with a maximum weight of 90 kg.
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