9-metre research vessel

Designed and outfitted for inshore and nearshore research, our custom-built Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat provides access to at-sea testing. With expertise in advanced manufacturing and on-water operations, we offer tailored solutions for ocean technology research and development. Our engineers and technologists assist with every step of the product development process, from design and build to deploy and test.

Vessel creates waves in the Halifax Harbour.
Vessel docked at COVE.

Details and specifications

 

  • Cruising speed of 30 knots
  • 2 m x 2 m working deck
  • Precise tracking navigation electronics
  • Built-in davit and Universal Sonar Mount
  • 3000W 120VAC, 5VDC, 12VDC power supply
  • Province-wide operational range
A towed-body system trailing after the research vessel in the Halifax Harbour.
Close up of researcher's hand on ROV controller.
Researcher handles ROV on the vessel.
Researcher operating a drone over the water.

Customized equipment add-ons

Oceanographic sampling
  • Niskin sampler rosette for CTD and other parameters
  • Zooplankton Fish Profiler
  • Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler
  • Grab sampler
Hydrographic surveying
  • AML Oceanographic Moving Vessel Profiler
  • Multi-beam Echo Sounder
  • Maximum depth of 350 m
Underwater observation
  • VideoRay Pro 4 ROV and supporting equipment
  • 70 m tether, 305 m depth rating
Aerial observation
  • Various rotary and fixed wing drones
  • LiDAR and thermal imaging capabilities
Towed-body
  • 3 m towed-body system

If you have inquires about the research vessel, please contact us.

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