Passing Schwartenbek siding in Kiel Canal on her way to Kiel 2011-06-15

SWATH-Type NATO operated research Ship
The Type 751 Planet of the German Navy is the most modern naval research ship within NATO.It was built as SWATH design in order to reduce the hull volume and to increase the ship's stability - particularly in high seas and at high speed.
It is used for geophysics and naval technology trials and research. While technically
not armed, it is equipped with torpedo launch capability. Also other weapons systems can be installed for
weapon trials. Operated by Forschungsanstalt für Wasserschall und Geophysik in Kiel and WTD 71
GT: 3,859
L: 73.00m B: 27.20m D: 6.80m
Diesel/Electric 2x 1.275 kW plus 2x 1.700 kW = 15.00kn
Complement: 20 (+ 20 scientists)