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 |