RV Western Flyer
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RV Western Flyer is a twin hulled SWATH research vessel operated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Its relatively stable SWATH design permits expanded operational capability in rough sea states. It is the platform of operations for the ROV Doc Ricketts[1] (named after Ed Ricketts). The vessel carries 10 crew, 5 ROV pilots, and 11 scientists, for a total complement of 26. Cruises generally center around the central California coast and Monterey Bay, although excursions further afield to Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the Gulf of California have taken place in recent years.
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RV Western Flyer in Moss Landing | |
History | |
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Operator | Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute |
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Status | Active |
General characteristics | |
Type | Research vessel |
Tonnage | |
Displacement | 419 LT |
Length | 117 ft 3+5⁄8 in (35.754 m) |
Beam | 53 ft (16 m) (moulded) |
Draft | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
Installed power |
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Propulsion | 2 × 1,250 hp (930 kW) GE propulsion motors |
Speed | 14.5 knots (26.9 km/h; 16.7 mph) |
Range | 4,000 nmi (7,400 km; 4,600 mi) at 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) |
Crew | 10 crew, 5 ROV pilots, 11 scientists |
Fuel Capacity: | 22,000 US gal (83,000 L; 18,000 imp gal) |
Potable Water: | 2,400 US gal (9,100 L; 2,000 imp gal) |
Clean L.O. Capacity: | 700 US gal (2,600 L; 580 imp gal) |
Dirty L.O. Capacity: | 700 US gal (2,600 L; 580 imp gal) |
Ballast Capacity: | 19,530 US gal (73,900 L; 16,260 imp gal) |
Gray Water: | 300 US gal (1,100 L; 250 imp gal) |
Black Water: | 280 US gal (1,100 L; 230 imp gal) |
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