Technical Specifications
R/V Rachel Carson
| Class/Type: | Uninspected Oceanographic Research Vessel |
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| Certification: | U.S. Coast Guard Letter of Designation as Oceanographic Research Vessel |
| Construction: | Aluminum |
| Length (LOA): | 81′ |
| Beam: | 18′ |
| Draft: | 4′ 8″ |
| Air Draft: | 36′ |
| Freeboard: | 4′ |
| Deadweight Tonnage: | 60 long tons |
| Lightship Weight: | 54 long tons |
| International Gross Tonnage: | 78 tons |
| Speed: | 1.5 kts. minimum to 23 kts. maximum |
| Main Deck Wet Lab Area: | 112 square feet |
| Below Deck Dry Lab/Storage Area: | 45 square feet |
| After Deck Work Area: | 325 square feet |
| Owner: | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science |
| Built: | 2008 by Hike Metal Products, Ltd.; Wheatley, Ontario, Canada |
| Home Port: | Solomons, Maryland |
| Scientific Party: | Up to 5 overnight; maximum of 30 for educational cruises |
| Crew: | Two (2): Master, Mate |
| Main Engines: | Twin MTU 10 V 2000 M-72 diesels, 2,410 Total Horsepower |
| Water Jets: | Twin Hamilton HM 651 |
| Bowthruster: | Wesmar V2-12 Electric Drive, 30 HP |
| Ship Service Generator: | 99 kw, 120/208 VAC, 60 cycle, 3 phase Northern Lights |
| Hydraulics: | 20 H.P. 2,500 psi system provides power to the aft and starboard A-frames |
| Ship’s Navigation and Communications Equipment | Navigation
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| Endurance | Rachel Carson can accommodate cruises of from 1 to 5 days duration. The vessel will normally dock at the end of each day at home port or a marina. Continuous underway time is limited to 12 hours a day. Arrangements to replenish fuel, fresh water, and food supplies may have to be made from time-to-time during the course of a cruise. The ship’s Master will work very closely with the Chief Scientist to make these arrangements, and every attempt will be made so as not to interfere with scientific operations |
Research Vessel Rachel Carson
