RV Callista explained
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| | Ship Registry: |  Southampton | | Ship Builder: | Tyovene Oy, Finland | | Ship Original Cost: | £1,000,000 | | Ship In Service: | 2005 | | Ship Status: | In service |
| Ship Type: | Research vessel | | Ship Tonnage: | 50 GT | | Ship Length: | 19.75m (64.8feet) | | Ship Beam: | 7.4m (24.3feet) | | Ship Draught: | 1.8m (05.9feet) | | Ship Power: | 2 x Scania D12 diesels | | Ship Propulsion: | Twin propellers | | Ship Speed: | 14knots | | Ship Capacity: | Max 36 passengers | | Ship Crew: | 3/4 |
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RV Callista is a
research vessel belonging to the
University of Southampton's School of Ocean and Earth Science, based at the
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.
Callista is a 19.75m (64.8feet)
catamaran designed and equipped for a range of
coastal and
shelf research.
The vessel is fitted with a A frame and associated winch, a crane, a moonpool and facilities for diving operations. She carries a variety of sensors as standard and is equipped with both wet and dry laboratories.[1] Propulsion is by twin Scania D12 diesel engines giving a service speed of 10knots and a maximum speed of 14knots. She is also fitted with bow thrusters for enhanced manouvrability.[2]
Callista's main function is to provide seatime for students on courses run by the university and the NOCS. In addition she is available for hire to commercial customers for up to six weeks a year.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: RV Callista information. University of Southampton. 2 November 2017.
- Web site: NEW RESEARCH VESSEL FOR UK MARINE SCIENTISTS. Maritime Journal. 2 November 2017.
