The legendary SA Agulhas is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-built polar expedition-capable research vessel. With a draft of ~6 meters, this global class polar icebreaker oceanographic research vessel, deftly operates anywhere in the world.
Specifications
- Vessel class
- LRS Ice Class 1 - LMC
- Flag
- South Africa
- Operational region
- Global, polar regions
- Length
- 367 ft/112 m
- Weight (GT)
- 6,122
- Range (nm)
- 15,000
- Endurance (days)
- 90
- Cruising speed (kts)
- 10
- Berths / scientists
- 94
- Capabilities
- Deep hydrographic, vertical plankton, and deepwater coring winches; wet lab; helicopter flight deck/hanger (upon request); cargo capabilities; 4 small boats