67m Seismic Research Vessel, built 1985 at Allied Shipbuilders Ltd., Vancouver, Canada to Lloyds class +100 A1 Ice Class 1 and converted/modified 1995 & 2001. Owner has recently spent USD 4.5 million on vessel.  Powered by twin B&W Alpha Diesels rated at 3600hp each providing an economic speed of 11 knots and top speed of 13 knots. Four tow points, six Frazer Type Sub-Arrays and two ODIUM Type Streamer Reels with approx. 6k capacity.  Helicopter Deck Rating for Bell 212 or similar to 5.3 tonnes.  Accommodation for 39 persons (plus hospital) in nine single berths cabins and fifteen double berth cabins.

Dimensions
Length Overall:  67.36m (221ft)
Length Between Perpendiculars:  63.3m (207 Ft.)
Breadth Moulded: 14.02m (46 Ft.)
Breadth Extreme: 18.28m (59.97 Ft.) (W/Helideck Overhang)
Depth Moulded:  5.79m (18.99 Ft.)
Draft: 5.52m (18.11 Ft.) (Max)
Draft:  5.01m (16.44 Ft.) (Mean)
Air Draft: 28.29m (To Highest Antenna)
GRT:  2526
NRT: 757
LDT:  2199.20 Tonnes.
Classification:  Lloyds +100 A1 Ice Class 1
GMDSS Sea Areas:  A1+A2+A3
Safe Manning Certificate (Min.) 10 Maritime Crewmembers (Galley Dept. not included)
Year Built:  1985 Allied Shipbuilders Ltd., Vancouver, Canada
Year Converted/Modified:  May 1997 - Tyne Tees Ship Yard, Newcastle, UK
Year Converted/Modified:  June 2001 - Newpark Shipbuilding, Galveston, TX, USA

Machinery
Main Engines Two (2) B&W Alpha Diesel, 12v 28/32 – V0, 3600 Hp Each
Auxiliary Engine One (1) 536kw Cat, Type 3412
Auxiliary Engine One (1) 430 Kw Cat, Type 3412
Auxiliary Engine One (1) 480kw Cat. Type 3412
Main Propulsion B&W Alpha 4 Bladed Pitch Prop. 10 Ft. 02 In. Dia.
Bow Thruster: Ulstein Model 150 TV– A (Avec 100-LH4) 490 Kw/670 Hp
Stern Thruster: Ulstein Model 90 TV–A 184 Kw/250 Hp
Steering Gear:  Wagner Electro Hydraulic 2- CAZ 7.0-45-C-EB 2
Generators:  Marathone ELTR, Leroy Somer LSA54
Emergency Generator:  Lombardini 4 LD 820/L

Capacities
Fuel Oil: 841m3  (222,169 Gals)
Ballast:  761m3  (201,035 Gals)
Fresh Water: 85m3 (22,454.6 Gals)
Waste Oil/Bilge Oil 12m3  (3,170.06 Gals)
Speed: Transit in calm sea, 13kts.
Speed, Transit economy 11kts.
Fuel Consumption:  Full Speed 25.2 M3 / 24 Hrs.
Fuel Consumption: Economy Speed 15 M3 / 24 Hrs.
Fuel Consumption In Port:  0.95 M3 / 24 Hrs.
Operational Endurance:  31 Days Max Speed, 50 Days Economy Speed
Fuel Endurance During Survey:  61 Days

Towing And Anchor Handling (Deck Equipment)
Winches:  Two (2) X Harrison & Robbins Hydraulic Capstan Mooring Winch
Tow Pins 16 K Solid Cales/4 Tow Points

Special Features
Air Source, HP Compressors:  2 x LMF 31/138-D 1 X LMF 240 HD.
Air Capacity, Each & Total (CFM):  2 X 1100 CFM + 1 X 800 CFM Total 3000 CFM
HP Compressor Drive Motors:  2x CAT 3508, 1x MAN. D2842 LE.
Sub-Arrays: 6x Frazer Type
Streamer Reels: 2x ODIUM Type, Approx. 6k Capacity
Pulling Capacity:  (not tested) 40 tons approx. @ 5 knots
Deck Crane ABAS KDE 60-5t (3.5t Offshore)
Power Out From M.S. Board:  1490 kW. Total
UPS Power To Instrument Room:  Merlin Gerin Comet S 33
Power Supply Instr. Room  Back Up: Merlin Gerin Comet S 33
Helicopter Deck Diameter: 18m (D-Value)
Helicopter Deck Rating:  Bell 212 or similar to 5.3 Tonnes
Helicopter Deck Markings: Standard at present and according to US regulations
Fresh Water Generator:  Alfa Laval Desalt + Osmosis. 15m3/Day
Incinerator, Sludge & Waste Oil: Teamtec, Type OQ 120c
Bilge/Oily Water Separator:  2 X Ultra Sep 1000
Oily Water/Sludge Holding Tanks Cap 1 Tank 12 M3
Sewage Disposal Plant:  Orca Ii-A-24
Anti-Roll Tanks

Life Saving/Emergency Equipment
Life Rafts Four (4) X 25-Man Viking Lift Rafts
Life Rafts Two (2) X 6-Man Viking Lift Rafts
Man Overboard Boat:  Type MP-741 Springer with 300hp Cummins/Hamilton Waterjet, 33 knots
Engine Room:  Co2
Compressor Room Co2
Incinerator Room:  Co2
Galley Range Hood:  Co2
Helicopter Deck: 2 X Fixed Installed AFFF Foam Monitors
Paint Store:  Co2
Chemical Store Box On Deck. 2.97 X 1.27 X 1.0 Meters
Main Foam Pump, AFFF Foam Mixture Grunfoss Type Crn4-120 A-P-G-Auue
Main Fire Pump Iron A/S QVP 2 – 400/3
Emergency Fire Pump Paramount Mod 1 ½ Sb (LHO)
Fire Detection Monitoring Pump Cerberus Pyrotronics System 3, Mod CP-35
Other Gear As Required By Authorities.

Electronics
Radar No.1 Furuno FR 2127BB
Radar No.2: Furuno FR 2127BB
Gyro Compass No. 1: Sperry Mk 37 Mod. E
Gyro Compass No. 2: Anschutz STD 20
Auto Pilot:  Robertson AP9 Mk 3
GPS Receiver:  Furuno Falcom 15
Speed Log:  JRC  JLN–203 Dopler Log
Echo Sounder:  Furuno FE 700
VHF GMDSS* Radio: Type 1 Furuno FM 8800
VHF, GMDSS* Radio: Type 2 Furuno FM 8800
VHF, GMDSS* Radio: Type 3 Furuno Falcom 15
UHF:  Motorola
Weather Facsimile:  Furuno Fax 207
Navtex Receiver:  JRC/NRC 330
UPS, Power Supply To All GMDSS Radios:  Lamarche Constavolt, UPS Merlin Gerin Comet S33

Accommodations
Accommodations 39 persons (Plus Hospital)
Single Berths Cabins 9
Double Berths Cabins 15