Technical data:
Flag: Israeli, Length over all: 20.62 meters, Beam: 6.5 meters, Draft: 1.7 meters, Main engines: 2 x 255 hp Cummins marine diesel, Generator: 32 KW Cummins marine diesel, Bowthruster: 25 hp hydraulic Torkmaster, Fuel: 6500 liters, Water: 3000 liters, Watermaker: 60 l/h, Range: 1700 Nm.
The ship holds BUREAU VERITAS CLASSIFICATION
Navigation and Safety:
Radar, chart plotter, eco-sounder/fish finder, auto pilot, DSC VHF radio , DSC SSB radio, Satellite phone, Navtex, EPRIB, SART, SOLAS approved Life rafts.
Research/working facilities:
Wet /Dry labs: 23.5 m2 including work tables, stools, sinks with fresh and sea water taps, 220 v and 24v sockets, 2 PCs, microscopes, fridge and freezer, Plastic and glass ware, hood Etc.
Aft deck working area: 36.5 m2 including diving platform.
Deck gear: Hydraulic crane (7 ton/m), 1 x multipurpose winch, 1 x CTD winch, 1 X 4.7 meter RIB Service tender with 40 hp outboard.
Research equipment:
SeaBird 12, 8 liter bottle rosette with controller and software, SeaBird CTD with flurometer and radiance meter, Seabotix Mini ROV LBV 200 with sonar, Huminbird shallow water side scanning sonar, Plankton nets, 3" gravity corer, grabbers Etc.
Diving: Air Compressor, tanks and weights.
Accommodations: 8 persons plus 3 crew for over night cruises, 12 persons plus 3 crew for day cruises; in 3 cabins, 2 heads/showers, Galley and dining area with TV / DVD/ VCR, all areas are fully air conditioned.