RV Sula

 

General Information

Organisation: University of Liverpool, Port Erin Marine Laboratory
Main Activities: Marine Biology
Operational Areas: Isle of Man Coastal Waters
Contact:

General Vessel Details

Builder: Cygnus, Penryn, 1984
Class: Isle of Man DHPP
Flag: Isle of Man
Call Sign: MDX24

Specification

Length Overall: 8.68m
Beam: 3.00m
Full Load Draught: 1.00m
Full Load Displacement: 6.5 tonnes
Maximum Speed: 7 knots
Cruising Speed: 7 knots
Maximum Endurance: 1 day at sea

Propulsion Systems

Main Engines: One Sabre 80
Power: 60kW

Manning

Officers: 1
Crew: 1
Scientists: 4

Ship's Navigational Equipment

Navigation: Navstar Decca Navigator
Echo Sounder: Furuno FE450

Scientific Spaces

Total Scientific Deck Space: 9m2
Locations: Maindeck

 

Lifting and Wire Handling Facilities

Winches: Max Wire Length: Diameter:
Trawl Winch 100m 8mm
Pot/Trap Hauler

 

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