On standard day trips, the maximum number of science/engineering crew is 10. The number of crew and pilots or AUV technicians will vary depending on the mission. Generally there will be five ship’s crew. Two ROV pilots will be onboard for ROV dives and/or two AUV technicians for AUV missions. For CTD missions a CTD technician will be required.
On overnight trips, the total number of passengers and crew must equal 12. Usually 5 crew members will be required, leaving 7 available bunks for ROV pilots, AUV technicians and scientists/engineers.
Engine Machinery
Main engines
Two Caterpillar 3412
Bow thruster engine
Caterpillar 3126
Reduction gears
Two twin disc
Gen sets
Two Northern Lights
Air compressors
Two Quincy reciprocating
Hydraulic systems
Two independent redundant systems for cranes, capstan, steering
Deck Machinery
ROV crane
One PM42
Sea crane
One AK25
Capstan
One capstan
Anchor
One 480 Markey Anchor Windlass
Tether management system
One McCartney MASH winch
Safety Equipment
Hose stations
Four fixed sea water hose stations (2 deck, 2 engine room)
EPIRB
1 ACR 121.5/406MHZ
Life raft
One Viking 25-person
Electronics/Communications
Call Sign
WDF9370
VHF
Three Icom (Ic M50Z)
Telex
One Ship Board Comms System, cw telex BTR 200 wireless
