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The R/V Annika Marie, berthed at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, is available for exploration and research service. Especially retrofitted for North Slope projects, the vessel is capable of providing support for all types of research conducted in the area.
The ship is 43 feet in length, draws 3'6" of water, and cruises at 12 knots. It can readily accomodate up to four scientists and gear, and is equipped with a full array of electronic and hydraulic systems. There is a stern a-frame, and the transom is removeable for operations over the stern.
information and photos from Oceanic Research Services, Inc.
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| Vessel Ownership | ||||
| Vessel name: | Annika Marie | |||
| Vessel nationality: | United States | |||
| Homeport: | Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, USA | |||
| Vessel owner: | Oceanic Research Services, Inc. | |||
| Vessel Activities and Operating Areas | ||||
| Vessel's main activity: | Oceanographic research and exploration, freighting and resupply. | |||
| Vessel operating areas: | Arctic coastal waters | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country: | USA | |||
| Primary Logistics Provider | ||||
| Organization: | Oceanic Research Services, Inc. | |||
| Name and title of contact person: | William Kopplin | |||
| Address: | P.O.Box 192 Ester, Alaska USA 99725 | |||
| Telephone: | 907-479-5426 | |||
| Fax: | 907-479-5425 | |||
| E-mail: | bkopplin@mosquitonet.com | |||
| Primary Management Agency | ||||
| Organization: | Same as above | |||
| Availability and Cost | ||||
| Availability: | Annika Marie ia available for summer hire in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. | |||
| Scheduling Process | ||||
| Scheduling contact : | Contact Oceanic Research Services, Inc. directly, at above address. | |||
| Permits and Legal Issues | ||||
| Comments: | The vessel is inspected and certified by the U.S. Coastguard to be used for oceanographic research, carrying freight, or up to 22 passengers | |||
| Physical Access | ||||
| Comments: | Prudhoe Bay is served by commercial jet service to Deadhorse, via Fairbanks, and is reachable by road via the Dalton Highway. Access to the Prudhoe Bay area north of Deadhorse is controlled. Contact Oceanic Research Services for permit assistance. | |||
| Vessel Characteristics | ||||
| Vessel length in meters: | 13 | |||
| Vessel length in feet: | 43 | |||
| Beam (Breadth) in meters: | 4.4 | |||
| Beam in feet: | 14.5 | |||
| Draft in meters: | 1 | |||
| Draft in feet: | 3.5 | |||
| Science deck space (m): | 16.7 | |||
| Science deck space (ft): | 180 | |||
| Vessel Performance and Capabilities | ||||
| Cruising speed (knots, open water): | 12 | |||
| Fuel capacity: | 700 gallons, diesel | |||
| Propulsion power: | 436 HP Twin 653 GMC diesel engines, 218 HP each. Rebuilt 1986. Fresh water-cooled with wet exhaust. 2:1 Borg-Warner reduction gear. Engine room insulated for sound. | |||
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| Accommodations | ||||
| Crew berths: | 1 | |||
| Scientist berths: | 4 | |||
| Vessel layout: |  | Starboard side has galley with sink, diesel stove and refrigerator. Seven-foot workbench with storage cabinets below. Port side has dinette table and seats. Wheelhouse is forward with steering and electronics. Below are four bunks, with two extra bunks optional. | ||
| Communications and Data Systems | ||||
| Radio: | Stephens 222 SSB radio Hygain 55 channel VHF Intercom system | |||
| Onboard Science Equipment | ||||
| Electrical power supply: | 12-Volt system, dual battery banks. 10KW hydraulic-driven Lima generator with microprocessor, 110/220 volt, A.C. | |||
| A-Frames | ||||
| Onboard A-Frames: | A-frame off stern: 10 ft wide, 12 ft high, 3,000 lb. capacity Rowe hydraulic winch with 1,000' 1/4" cable, 6" capstan mounted on winch. | |||
| Cranes | ||||
| Onboard cranes: | Davit on starboard side can be swung into any position. | |||
| Winches, Wires and Cables | ||||
| Onboard winches: | 1,000 feet of 1/4 inch wire on stern A-frame winch | |||
| Other Science Features | ||||
| Other science-related features: | Stern wash-down pump for clean up. Quartz light mounted on cabin for night work. Interior cabinetry includes a seven-foot map/work bench with large storage cabinets beneath. The full array of electronics includes a satellite navigation system, a single side band radio for off-shore work, a 36-mile radar, a precision recording fathometer and other navagational equipment. Radar-Simrad Model 770 with variable range ring, Sitex GPS w\ Furuno LP 1000 plotter, Stephens 222 SSB radio, Hygain 55 channel VHF, LCD fathometer, intercom system, AM-FM cassette player. Six-person Avon inflatable boat with 15 hp outboard motor Vessel capabilities include: Oceanographic studies, including deployment and recovery of instrument packages Environmental studies using trawls, grabs, nets, and scuba diving techniques Geophysical surveys using side-scan sonar, bathymetry, and sediment samples recovery | |||
| Current Projects and Research History | ||||
| Research sources: | Click here for information on research in the vicinity of Prudhoe Bay from the database of Veco Polar Resources. | |||