Dulra na Mara

The R.V. Dulra na Mara is a versatile 12-meter research vessel which can take up to 12 passengers and operate for 12 hours. It is designed for a wide range of scientific operations, including oceanographic sampling; hydrographic surveys; beam trawling; benthic research; ornithology and marine mammal observing; side scan sonar operations and drop camera and mini ROV deployments.

Equipped with a real-time winch and a 1.5 Ton A-frame allows for efficient deployment and retrieval of sediment sampling gear, ensuring high quality data collection for geological and environmental studies.

The vessel will primarily be based out of Galway docks but can work out of other west and southwest locations.

Vessel Specification Overview

Vessel Specification  Electronics
Length: 12.3m Power: 12V / 24V / 230V
Beam: 4.4m 3000 watt inverter
Draft: 1.4m Simrad GPS & Plotter, Simrad Radar, Sounder / Fish Finder, 2 x VHF DSC
Gross Tonne: 15.1 tonne Galley: (hot) water, fridge, sink, cooker
Engines: 2 x Scania D9 310hp, Cruise Speed: 14kts Real time winch with 1000m of 11.3mm cable
Dept. Marine License P5: 30 miles offshore, 12 passengers & 2 crew  
Observation Deck: 5m height