The research vessel PELAGIA was built in 1991 by Verolme Shipyard Heusden, at Heusden in The Netherlands. She was designed by Marine Structure Consultants at Schiedam in close co- operation with her owners, the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).
Her name was taken from the beautifully coloured jellyfish Pelagia noctilluca. This species is common in the Atlantic and occasionally appears in small numbers in the North Sea. Characteristic of Pelagia noctilluca is its phosphorescent umbrella, which can be intensely luminous at night.
The PELAGIA is designed to make multidisciplinary research cruises in coastal seas and over continental shelves all over the world, but mainly she is operating in the North Sea. The PELAGIA has a diesel-electric drive with a fixed pitch propellor, producing hardly any noise whilst sailing or on station. Excellent manoeuvrability is obtained by using the omni-directional bow thruster of 400 kW in combination with a flap rudder. NIOZ has containerized laboratories available which can be locked on deck or in the containerhold of the Pelagia. This flexible and efficient system allows the use of tailor-made laboratories demanded by highly specialized research. Also a few modernly equipped permanent laboratories are available on board. |
| Vessel Ownership | ||||
| Vessel name: | R/V Pelagia | |||
| Vessel nationality: | Netherlands | |||
| Vessel owner: | Netherlands Institute for Sea Research ( NIOZ) | |||
| Vessel operator: | Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) | |||
| Homeport: | Texel, the first in the chain of West Frisian islands north of the naval port of Den Helder. | |||
| Vessel web page: | http://www.nioz.nl/en/facilities/vessels/pelagia/pelagia.htm | |||
| Vessel Activities and Operating Areas | ||||
| Vessel's main activity: | The PELAGIA is designed to make multidisciplinary research cruises in coastal seas and over continental shelves all over the world, but mainly she is operating in the North Sea. | |||
| Primary Logistics Provider | ||||
| Organization: | Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) | |||
| Address: | Box 59, NL-1790 AB Den Burg, Holland | |||
| Telephone: | (+31) (0)222 369479 | |||
| Fax: | (+31) (0)222 369479 | |||
| Contact person or agency web page: | http://www.nioz.nl/en/facilities/vessels/pelagia/pelagia.htm | |||
| Primary Management Agency | ||||
| Organization: | Same as Primary Logistics Provider. | |||
| Scheduling Process | ||||
| Scheduling agency: | Dienst vaartuigen en logistiek | |||
| Scheduling contact : | Theo Buisman Box 59 NL-1790 AB Den Burg (Texel) The Netherlands Tel. (+31) (0)222 369375 Fax. (+31) (0)222 369480 Email: buisman@nioz.nl Web: http://www.nioz.nl/en/facilities/vessels/pelagia/shipdata.htm#notification | |||
| Vessel Characteristics | ||||
| Vessel length in meters: | 66.045 | |||
| Beam (Breadth) in meters: | 12.8 | |||
| Draft in meters: | 4 | |||
| Displacement GRT : | 1671 tonnes | |||
| Year built : | Built in 1991 by Verolme Shipyard Heusden, at Heusden in The Netherlands | |||
| Accommodations | ||||
| Number of scientist beds or berths: | 25 | |||
| Crew berths: | 10 | |||
| Scientist berths: | 15 | |||
| Other facilities: | Messroom + lounge: 28 m2 + 25 m2 Meetingroom: 18 m2 Gymnasium: 22 m2 Laundry: 12 m2 Changing room: 16 m2 + toilet and shower Aircondition: suitable for tropics | |||
| Communications and Data Systems | ||||
| Telephone system, Fax send/receive | ||||
| Data processing: | Data processing -software: Various UNIX-based data-deriving and presentation-programmes (mapping / grap) | |||
| Data acquisition: | DATA AQUISITION and PROCESSING SYSTEM Make: NERC, Research Vessel Services (U.K.) Type: ABC system Parameters logged every few seconds: Position from: Decca, Loran (optional), GPS and DGPS Course from: Gyro compass Speed from: EM. Speedlog Depth from: Echosounder Windspeed and direction / airtemperature and relative humidity / barometric pressure / solar radiation from: PAR (NIOZ made) / Surface seawater fluorescence / temperature--salinity and dissolved oxygen from: Aqua flow system / Conductivity--Temperature-- Depth and optional oxygen and carbon dioxyde from: CTD system | |||
| Laboratory Space | ||||
| Number of containerized labs accommodated : | 3 + 1 (spare) - on D-deck aftship 1 - in hold on D-deck 4 - in hold on tanktop NIOZ has containerized laboratories available wich can be locked on deck or in the containerhold of the Pelagia. This flexible and effecient system allows the use of tailor-made laboratories demanded by highly specialized research. Containerized laboratories available: 1 Thermostrated - wet lab 1 Chemistry - clean lab 1 lsotopes-lab 2 Nutrients-analiser labs 1 container holding 6 x 400 liters cooling/freezing sample storage | |||
| Wet lab size (square meters) : | General: 30 m2 on D-deck Chemical: 15 m2 on D-deck | |||
| Dry lab size (square meters) : | 15 m2 on D-deck | |||
| Onboard Science Equipment | ||||
| Onboard science equipment: | Much effort has been put into preventing interference from electric power sources to laboratories, computers and measuring instruments. Special transformers, cables and (three) stabilised uninterrupted power devices, in combination with separate alternators for propulsion and boardnet, guarantee an interference-free electricity supply. SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (permanently installed) Scientific echosounder: Simrad EK 500 Penetr.echosounder: Datasonic Chirp CAP - 6000 Echosounder 3.5 kHz: Oretech 3010, 10kW CTD / rosette sampler: Seabird / Technicap Aqua flow system: Chelsea, connected via: ABC-system Planktonpump: Membrane pump Meteo system: KNMI SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT (semi-permanent) Acc.Doppler currentprofiler: R & D (towed by the ship) Boxcores: Various types Pistoncore: Up to 24 mtr at 8000m depth Vibrocore: Up to 6 mtr at 100m depth Fishing nets: Various types | |||
| Gas Sampling and Analysis Equipment: | Bottles with Nitrogen--Hydrogen--Oxygen--and 1 choice gas can be connected up in a gas station on the aft deck where the pressure will be reduced to approx 6 bar. Dry compressed air and propane are also available. | |||
| A-Frames | ||||
| Onboard A-Frames: | SIDE - A - FRAME : on C-deck sb Swl: 1O tonnes Reach-outb/inboard: 3 mtr / 3mtr Height above deck: 8 mtr Framewidth: 3 mtr Control: bridge + on site (portable) STERN-A-FRAME Swl: 1O tonnes Reach-outb/inboard: 3 mtr / 5,5 mtr Height above deck: 8 mtr. working height Framewidth: 6,5 / 8 mtr - total width 12 mtr Control: bridge and cabin aftdeck | |||
| Cranes | ||||
| Onboard cranes: | CRANES (hydraulic driven) CONTAINER-CRANE : on C-deck sb Lifting capacity - swl: 1O / 7,5 tonnes Reach min--max: 2,1 - 10.5 / 14,5 mtr Slewing angle: 360 degr. continuous CONTAINER HOIST : in containerhold midship Lifting capacity - swl: 2 x 2 x 2500 kg Reach: travelling through hold Control: on site (portable) FOLDING CRANES : 1 on sb C-deck 1 on sb D-deck aft Lifting capacity - swl: 2 tonnes Reach min - max: 0,6 - 9,9 mtr Slewing angle: 360 degr. continuous Control: on site (portable) M.O.B. CRANE : On funnel Lifting capacity - swl: 11OO kg Reach - fixed: 3,40 mtr hoisting speed: 18 mtr / min Control: Remote lowering / el. hydr hoist FOOD CRANE : On foredeck Lifting capacity - swl: 600 kg Reach min - max: 1,45 - 6 mtr Slewing angle: 320 degr. LIFERAFT CRANES : On C - deck- 1 x port and 1 x sb Lifting capacity - swl: 2,1 tonnes Reach - max: 4,35 mtr Lowering speed: 30 - 40 mtr / min Control: Remote-lowering-hand hoist | |||
| Winches, Wires and Cables | ||||
| Onboard winches: | SIDE-WINCHES (hydraulic driven) CTD WINCH : on C - deck sb Max pull: 5 tonnes Rochester wire/type: 1-H-285A (1 conductor) Wire size: 0,288"" = 7,32 mm Wire length: 8800 mtr Workload: 18.5 KN (4150 lbf) Breaking strength (min): 46.3 KN (10400 lbf) Slipring - Rekofa: SM16-500 4poles Wave compensation: spring compensator Control: bridge + on site (portable) SIDE WINCH : on C - deck sb Max pull: 1O tonnes Wire: steel 3 x 36 Wire size / length / strength: 14 mm I 3000 mtr / 131 kN Control: bridge + on site (portable) AUXILIARY WINCH : in side-frame Max pull: 5 tonnes Wire: steel Wire size / length: 12 mm / ca. 250 mtr Control: bridge + on site (portable) HYDROGRAPHIC WINCH : Max pull: 200 kg Wire: stainless steel Wire size / length: 6 mm / 500 mtr Control: D-deck midship sb STERN-WINCHES (hydraulic driven) TOWING WINCH : on C - deck aft. Max pull: 5 tonnes Rochester type: 90463 I 3 cond + 3 coax Wire size: 0,463"" = 11,76 mm Wire length: 900 mtr Workload: 1 ,32 tonnes Slipring - Rekofa: SM16-500 12poles Control: bridge + measuring room and cabin aftdeck STERN WINCH : on C - deck aft Max pull: 1O tonnes Wire: steel 6 x 36 ws+st c Wire size / length: 18 mm / 2000 mtr Control: bridge and cabin aftdeck AUXILIARY WINCH : 2x in stern. frame Max pull: 5 tonnes Wire: steel Wire size / length: 12 mm / ca. 250 mtr Control: cabin aftdeck + on site (portable) | |||