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Águas Vivas

Owner	Autonomous Region of Azores
Operator	IMAR/DOP-UAÇ - University of the Azores; Institute of Marine Research Center
Contact person	Eduardo Isidro / Octávio Melo / Marlene Lemos / Paulo Martins
Address	Cais de Santa Cruz 9901-862 Horta Faial - Açores
Telephone	+351 292 200 400
Fax	+351 292 200 411
Website	http://www.horta.uac.pt/port/equipamento/ships_2.html
Email	marlene@uac.pt
Observations	--

Main Dimensions
Length	11.00
Draft (m)	0.84
Main Vessel Activity
Main Activity	Multiple activities
Operating area	Atlantic Ocean
Capacities and Working Spaces
Gross Tons	10.46
Capacity Dry Cargo Area (m3)	3.0
Fuel Capacity (m3)	0.6
Water Capacity (m3)	0.2
Range, Speed and Endurance
Range (n mi)	200.0
Speed Cruise (kt)	11.0
Speed Max (kt)	20.0
Endurance (days)	2.0
Accommodation
Crew	2
Scientists	6
Air Cond (yes/no)	0
Underwater Vehicle Capabilities:
Underwater Vehicles Rov	Seabotix LBV300S-6
Engineering Design Particulars
Hull Material	Fiberglass
Engines	Engine Number: 2 Engine Make: Yanmar Engine Power: 200
Electrical Systems	AC Voltage: 220 DC Voltages: --
Fixed Equipment
Navigation and Communication:
Navigational Equipment	NavSat Shipmate RS 5700 / Simrad CE32 DGPS Chartsounder / Autopilot Simrad/Robertson AP25
Communications	TX/RX ICOM IC-11710 VHF APELCO VXE-75 / HF-SSB JRC JSB-1996M / VHF Sailor RT-4801
Global Positioning System Equipment	NavSat Shipmate RS 5700 / Simrad CE32 DGPS Chartsounder
Acoustics and Profiling:
Acoustic Echosounder	Koden CVS-833 - 50 kHz (1kw)
Oceanographic:
Winches
Vessel Construction and Maintenance Supervision
Vessel Construction	Polyships
Charter availability	Yes
Vessel classification	--Research and Fisheries