The R/V Western Shore is an expedition vessel constructed by Shore Boat Works in 1989 as a commercial fishing vessel and recently certified for Near Coastal Class I. R/V Western Shore is a capable research platform.
Specifications
- Vessel class
- Near Coastal Class I
- Flag
- Canada
- Operational region
- Western North America
- Length
- 90 ft/27.4 m
- Weight (GT)
- 125.9
- Range (nm)
- 4,000+
- Endurance (days)
- 10+
- Cruising speed (kts)
- 9
- Berths / scientists
- 13
- Capabilities
- A-frame (upon request), stern and bow thrusters, hydraulic stern platform, wet and dry lab space, tender