MBA Sepia

Equipment Type: Small vessel

The Marine Biological Association works with the Plymouth Marine Laboratory in operating two robust and versatile MCA Workboat research vessels, the Plymouth Quest and the MBA Sepia. The vessels undertake biological, chemical and physical sampling, trawling, hauling, dredging, towing, equipment deployment and oceanographic measurements.

The MBA research vessel Sepia measures 15.4m in length, with an operational area of up to 60 miles from a safe haven. The Sepia can accommodate 12 passengers and offers a spacious laboratory.

The MBA also has a smaller dory (Sagitta) for estuarine and river sampling.

Contact Name: 
Aisling Smith
Number Held: 
1
Size: 
15.4m
Capability: 
Operational area of up to 60 miles from a safe haven. The Sepia can accommodate 12 passengers and offers a spacious laboratory.
Available for use/hire by external contacts