Research Vessel Hakurei-Maru

operated by Metal Mining Agency of Japan

Operator

Metal Mining Agency of Japan

Tokiwa Bilding, 1-24-14 Toranomon, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan

Phone: +81-3-5512-1563, Fax: +81-3-3505-0570

http://www.mmai.go.jp/

Builder

Shimonoseki Shipyard and Engine Works,

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.

Keel Laid

April 19, 1973

Launched

Octorber 16, 1973

Delivered

March 1974

Length(o.a)

86.95 m

Breadth (mld.)

13.4 m

Draft

5.00m

Gross Tonnage

1,821.6 ton

Officers and Crew

35 persons

Scientists

20 persons

Service Speed

15.0 knots

Cruising Range

15,000 nautical miles

Main Engine

3,800 ps x 230 rpm x 1 set

Propeller

4 Bladed Variable Pitch Type x 1set

Main Generator

600 kW x 3 sets

Bow Thruster

260 kW x 1set

Laboratories

5 Rooms

Main Equipments

 

Winches

13 sets