Research Vessel Ryofu-Maru

operated by Japan Meteorological Agency

Operator	Japan Meteorological Agency 1-3-4, Otemachi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-8122, Japan Phone: +81-3-3212-8341 http://www.jma.go.jp/
Builder	Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd
Keel Laid	March 15, 1994
Launched	November 14, 1994
Completed	June 30, 1995
Length(o.a)	82.00 m
Breadth (mld.)	13.00 m
Draft (mld.)	4.71 m
Gross Tonnage	1,380 tons
Accommodation	Total: 60 persons
Cruising Speed	14 knots
Cruising Range	10,000 nautical miles
Main Engine	4,000ps x 1 set
Propeller	4 blades CPP
Main Generator
Bow Thruster	6 ton
Laboratories
Main Equipments	PRD, CTD, BT,
Deck Gears	Oceanographic Winch: 8000m, 5000m, 2000m CTD winch: 7000m
A-shaped stern gantry	5 ton