RV Callista

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RV Callista
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History
Owner
Port of registryUnited Kingdom Southampton
BuilderTyovene Oy, Finland
Cost£1,000,000
In service2005
IdentificationMMSI number: 235028893
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeResearch vessel
Tonnage50 GT
Length19.75 m (64.8 ft)
Beam7.40 m (24.3 ft)
Draught1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Installed power2 x Scania D12 diesels
PropulsionTwin propellors
Speed14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)
CapacityMax 36 passengers
Crew3/4

RV Callista is a research vessel belonging to the School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. Callista is a 19.75-metre (64.8 ft) catamaran designed and equipped for a range of coastal and shelf research.

The vessel is fitted with a 4 t (4.4 tons) A frame and associated winch, a 1.3 t (1.4 tons) 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 10 kn (19 km/h; 12 mph) and a maximum speed of 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph). 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.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "RV Callista information" (PDF). University of Southampton. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "NEW RESEARCH VESSEL FOR UK MARINE SCIENTISTS". Maritime Journal. Retrieved 2 November 2017.

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