Dulra na Mara
The R.V. Dulra na Mara is a versatile 12-meter inshore vessel which operate on a 12 hour basis. It is designed for a wide range of scientific operations, including oceanographic sampling; beam trawling; benthic monitoring; ornithology and marine mammal observing; 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 equipment.
The vessel is 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 |