Vessel Specifications

Vessel Specifications

R/V John H. Martin

  • LENGTH:  56 ft.
  • BEAM:  17 ft.
  • DRAFT:  3 ft. 6 in.
  • HORSEPOWER:  1300
  • PROPULSION:  Two John Deere 13.5L (650 HP each)
  • CRUISING SPEED:  15-20 knts.
  • RANGE:  400 NM @ 15 knts.
  • ELECTRICAL POWER:  12 KW Northern Lights Gesnet: 12 VDC, 110/220 VAC
  • CAPACITY: 
    • Day trips:  12 scientists plus crew.
    • Berths:  2
  • WINCH/WIRE:  1,500 meters of 1/4 inch single conductor cable on an electric winch.
    • Maximum speed 50 mpm, max load 1,000 lbs. Speed varies based on load and depth.
  • A-FRAME:  Height overall: 141"; Height under block: 115"; Width: 102".
    • Maximum lift height will be less depending on sheave and rigging. Maximum working load is 1,000 lbs.
  • COMMUNICATIONS:
    • VHF channel 16
    • EPIRB
    • WIFI - limited access
  • SCIENCE EQUIPMENT:
    • Seabird thermosalinograph
    • Seabird flurometer
    • underway data acquisition system (UDAS)
    • Teledyne Workhorse Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler
    • Simrad EK 60 Echo Sounder (38 KHz, 120 KHz, and 200 KHz)
    • NEMA 2000 and 183 networks

R/V Sheila B.

  • LENGTH:  30ft

  • BEAM:  10ft

  • DRAFT:  3ft

  • BOW DOOR DIMENSIONS:  6 ft

  • MAX LOAD CAPACITY:  3500 lbs.

  • HORSEPOWER:  150 shaft hp X 2 = 300 hp(diesel)

  • FUEL CAPACITY:  150 gallons

  • FUEL ECONOMY:  5 gallons per hour

  • SPEED:  1kt - 25kts (light ship)

  • ELECTRICAL POWER:

    • DC-12V, 20 amp power socket

    • AC- 1000 amps invertor

  • CAPACITY:

    • Offshore: 6 scientists/Captain

    • Inshore: 12 scientists/crew & captain

  • DAVIT:  Capable of handling 250 lbs

  • TRANSDUCER MOUNT:  Side mount

  • A-FRAME:

    • Deck clearance (not including block): 9ft

    • Reach: 2ft. past bow door