A purpose-refitted 108′ steel former Bering Sea crab vessel, R/V Steadfast now serves as a highly self-sufficient research platform, capable of extended 60-day expeditions, robust deck operations (including A-frame and crane), and mobile helicopter support for deep-ocean science missions.
Specifications
- Vessel class
- USCG Oceanographic Research Vessel
- Flag
- XX
- Operational region
- Bering Sea
- Length
- 108 ft/ 33 m
- Weight (GT)
- XX
- Range (nm)
- XX
- Endurance (days)
- XX
- Cruising speed (kts)
- XX
- Berths / scientists
- 11
- Capabilities
- Convertible deck enable helicopter landing pad and operations, A-frame, telescoping knuckle crane