PML Explorer

Institution: 
Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Equipment Type: Small vessel
Contact Name: 
David Smith
Number Held: 
1
Size: 
6.8m
Capability: 
MCA certified workboat code 3R vessel; Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), up to 20 miles offshort, six personnel. Twin 90hp Suzuki engines, twin fuel tanks carrying a combined 180L of fuel, which can keep the vessel at sea for 8 hours (speed dependant). 12v power supply for scientific equipment and ruggedized laptop is available. Navigation system with echo sounder. Capability to deploy CTD's and messenger triggered water bottles in a variety of volumes.
Not Available for use/hire by external contacts