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Arar

Owner	Istanbul University; Institute of Marine Sciences and Management
Operator	Istanbul University; Institute of Marine Sciences and Management
Contact person	Erdogan Okus
Address	University of Istanbul, Institute of Marine Sciences and Management, 34116 Vefa, Istanbul, Turkey
Telephone	+90 212 528 2539
Fax	+90 212 526 8433
Website	http://www.rvinfobase.eurocean.org/spec/vessel.jsp?id=3878
Email	erokus@istanbul.edu.tr
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Main Dimensions
Length	31.27
Freeboard to Work Deck (m)	2.7
Draft (m)	2.76
Main Vessel Activity
Main Activity	Oceanography
Operating area	Black Sea
Capacities and Working Spaces
Gross Tons	178.0
Capacity Dry Cargo Area (m3)	3.0
Fuel Capacity (m3)	30.0
Area Wetlab (m2)	8.0
Area Drylab	10.0
Free Deck Area (m2)	55.0
Range, Speed and Endurance
Range (n mi)	5000.0
Speed Cruise (kt)	9.0
Speed Max (kt)	11.0
Endurance (days)	30.0
Accommodation
Officers	2
Crew	11
Scientists	15
Air Cond (yes/no)	-1
Engineering Design Particulars
Hull Material	Steel
Engines	Engine Number: 1 Engine Make: MAN CGV42 Diesel Engine Power: 375 at 380 rpm Propeller Diam: 1.75 Aux Diesel Power: 45.0
Electrical Systems	AC Voltage: 110/220V /220V AC Voltage KVA: 25/5 AC Voltage Freq: 50/50 AC Voltage Stabilized (Science use): 220 AC Freq Stabilized (Science use): 50 AC Amps Stabilized (Science use): 65 DC Voltages: -- DC Voltages Max: 20
Fixed Equipment
Navigation and Communication:
Navigational Equipment	Radar SatNav Gyro
Satellite Communications	DGPS
Acoustics and Profiling:
Acoustic Sonar	Fisheries
Oceanographic:
Winches	Winches (number): 1
Crane	Crane Location: Midships
Vessel Construction and Maintenance Supervision
Charter availability	No
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