Research Vessel Hakurei-Maru No.2

operated by Metal Mining Agency of Japan

深海底鉱物資源探査船 第２白嶺丸

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

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,Ltd.
Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works

Keel Laid

December 6, 1978

Launched

October 25, 1979

Delivered

May 30, 1980

Length(o.a)

88,84 m

Breadth (mld.)

13,80 m

Draft

5,20 m

Gross Tonnage

2,111 tons

Accommodation

Crew: 37 persons

Researcher 24 persons

Total 61 persons

Service Speed

15.2 knots.

Cruising Range

12,500 nautical mile.

Main Engine

2,100ps x 600rpm x 2set

Propeller

4bladed CPP x 1set

Main Generator

900ps (600kw) x 600rpm x 3 sets

Bow Thruster

370kw x 720rpm x 1unit

Laboratories

8 rooms

Main Equipments

 

Winches