Oceanographic Research & Training Ship Bousei-Maru

operated by Tokai University

Operator

Department of Oceanography, Tokai University

3-20-1, Orido, Shimizu, Shizuoka 424-8610, Japan

Phone: +81-543-34-0411

http://www.scc.u-tokai.ac.jp/bosei/bousei/hp/index1.htm

Builder

Miho Shipyard Co., Ltd.

Keel Laid

October 1992

Launched

March 1993

Completed

October 1993

Length(o.a)

87.98

Breadth (mld.)

75.00

Draft (md.)

4.80

Gross Tonnage

2,174 tons

Accommodation

Crew:            33 persons

Researcher:    17 persons

Student:       140 persons

Total:           190 persons

Cruising Speed

17.00 knots

Cruising Range

 

Main Engine

2,500ps x 720rpm x 2

Propeller

4bladed CCP x 1set

Main Generator

 

Bow Thruster

 

Maine Equipments

PDR, SBP, Air-gun, CTD, Auto-analyzer, ADCP

Laboratories

Dry Lab, Wet Lab, CTD Storage, Computer room

Deck Gears

Winch for oceanographic observation: 8,000m/14mm, 8,000m/9mm, 3,000m/3mm, 1,500m/3mm

CTD winch: 6,000/m7.4mm armored

A-shaped stern gantry

6t, 2t, 1t