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Scientific Marine Research Vessel

Model BICM

83 m oceanographic, hydrographic and geophysical research vessel with Ice Class 1C, DP Class 1 and DNV GL Stealth (A) underwater noise design.

Description

The Scientific Marine Research Vessel (BICM) is an 83 m ship designed for oceanography, hydrography and geophysics, safety of life at sea, navigation aid support, humanitarian assistance, logistics and marine environmental protection.

Key features

  • Meets DNV GL Stealth (A) underwater noise requirements
  • IMO DP Class 1 (LRS DP(AM)) and LRS Ice Class 1C FS for light ice during the Antarctic summer
  • LRS notation 100A1, ICE CLASS 1C FS, MCH, UMS, DP(AM)
  • 2 x CAT 3512E (IMO Tier II, 2 x 1491 kW @ 1600 rpm) with 2 x Reintjes LAF 1173 reducers
  • 2 x 5-blade NiAl-bronze CPP of 2600 mm; 3 x CAT C18 565 ekW generators
  • Helicopter deck and hangar; geology, wet, dry and hydrography laboratories
  • Maximum speed 13 knots; displacement 3245.87 t at 4.25 m draft

Specifications

Total length83.00 m
Breadth16.00 m
Design draft4.25 m
Displacement3245.87 t @4.25 m
Maximum speed13 knots
Engines2 x CAT 3512E, IMO Tier II, 2 x 1491kW@1600rpm
Reducers2 x Reintjes LAF 1173
Propellers2xcpp Ø 2600 mm/5 blades/NiAl-bronze
Main generators3xCAT C18, 565 ekW

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