This vessel is used mainly as a nautical archeology research platform and is seen here downstream on the River Scheldt leaving Antwerp for another expedition tour.
Length 58,23m beam 8,67m draught ?
GT : 489 tons
Home port : Panama
Operated by Seatec NV at Antwerp/Belgium
Accomodation : up to 52 persons
Main engines : 2 x ABC 6 MDXS (525hp each)
Callsign : HO3503
MMSI : 372027000
Built in 1968 by shipyard Chantier Naval de Rupelmonde at Rupelmonde/Belgium (yard number 393)
1968 - 1985 : Operated as pilot vessel LOODSBOOT 1 (Flag : Belgium)
1985 - 1991 : In use as a nautical education vessel named CDT FOURCAULT at Antwerp/Belgium
1992 - 2000 : Laid up at Oostende/Belgium
2000 : Sold to a Dutch buyer and equipped for research and diving operations including a helicopter platform