Scientific Research Vessel for the Taiwanese Ocean Research Institute (TORI). Used for supporting longterm oceanographic observation programs including operating unmanned ROV’s, terrain survey and mapping, seismic pattern detection, long-core sampling, compiling diagrams of topology and stratum and performing real-time data processing and sampling within its onboard laboratory facilities.

Fitted with two ‘A’Frames, two Deck Cranes, an ROV Launch and a Recovery ‘A’Frame with Umbilical Winch, Streamer Winch and Gun Array and a MEBO200 Seabed Drilling Rig which can conduct core drilling down to 200 m below sea floor and can be fitted with a range of different deck equipment spreads.

The 76m x 16m vessel has accommodation for 43 persons (Crew and Scientists). Classed with Taiwanese Classification Society (CR) for world-wide operation and equipped with diesel-electric power generation, two main azimuth propulsion thrusters and two bow tunnel thrusters with the dynamic position notation DP-1.

Principle Characteristics

L.O.A: 76.00 m

Breadth: 16.00 m

Depth: 6.50 m

Maximum Draught: 4.50 m