TANGAROA seen in Wellington, New Zealand. 18/01/2015

TANGAROA is New Zealand’s premier research and survey vessel.

TANGAROA

Operations

Scientific Research
Fisheries Stock Assessment
Exploratory Fishing Studies
Seabed Investigations
ROV, AUV and Dive Support
Bathymetric and Hydrographic Surveys
Environmental Protection Studies
Offshore Engineering Support
High Resolution Seismic Acquisition
Submarine Cable and Pipeline Route Surveys
Deployment of Current and Wave Measuring Instruments
Antarctic Studies

Specifications

Type: Stern Trawler/Research Vessel
Flag: New Zealand | Home Port: Wellington | Call Sign: ZMFR
IMO: 9011571 | MMSI: 512000058
Owner & Manager: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research - Wellington, New Zealand
Year Built: 1991 | Country of Build: Norway | Builder: Mjellem & Karlsen Verft | Location of Yard: Bergen
Keel Laid: 1.07.1990 | Launch: 17.12.1990 | Date of Completion: 1.05.1991
LOA: 70 m | LPP: 61.8 m | Width: 13.81 m | Depth: 8.8 m | Draught: 7 m
GT: 2,291 | NT: 687
Rescue Boat: Rigid bottom inflatable SOLAS | Work Boat: 5.8 m Naiad inflatable SOLAS
Accommodation: Single Berths with Ensuite: 22 | Double Berths with Ensuite: 9
Fuel Capacity: 620 m³ | Freshwater Capacity: 40 m³ | Ballast Capacity: 126 m³
Main Engine: Wärtsilä Vasa 8R32D | Power: 4,023 hp (3,000 kW)
Shaft Generator: Leroy Sommer 900 kVA | Main Generators: 2 x Cummins QSK60 1800 kW
Harbour Generator: Cummins 400 kVA
Propeller: Controllable pitch propeller
Thrusters: 1 x 600 kW bow thruster, 1 x 800 kW retractable azimuth, 1 x 800 kW stern thruster
Range: 14,000 nautical miles
Cruising Speed: 10.5 knots

For those who may be interested, more details on TANGAROA can be found at:

https://www.niwa.co.nz/vessels/rv-tangaroa/specifications-and-principal-features