R/V Bellows is an excellent platform for conducting biological and geological oceanographic research; USV deployment, repair and recovery; fisheries surveys; trawling and diving operations; and various other pelagic and littoral operations.
Specifications
- Vessel class
- Research Vessel
- Flag
- USA
- Operational region
- US East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean
- Length
- 70.5 ft/21.5m
- Weight (GT)
- 90
- Range (nm)
- 2,000
- Endurance (days)
- 7+
- Cruising speed (kts)
- 8
- Berths / scientists
- 10/10
- Capabilities
- electromechanical hydraulic, trawling hydraulic, oceanographic, and auxiliary davit electric winches; U-frame; A-frame; side boom; wet/dry lab, tender; 1400GPD water maker; dive air compressor with four cylinder cascade refill system