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R/V Oscar von Sydow

The research vessel Oscar von Sydow, length 12 metres, is equipped for marine research and education during day-trips in inshore waters. The trained and experienced crew is familiar with handling and deploying scientific equipment, and with local conditions. During inshore expeditions Oscar von Sydow can take 20 persons on board, during offshore expeditions 12 persons.

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Ship data Built by: A/S Fjellstrand Aluminium Yachts, Norway, 1976 Owner: University of Gothenburg, since 2008 Namned after: Oscar von Sydow (1873-1936), governor of Göteborgs och Bohus län 1917-1934. In 1976 the ship was paid for thanks to a grant from ”Mary von Sydows, född Wijk, Donationsfond”. Mary von Sydow was married to Oscar von Sydow.

Dimensions Length over all (L.O.A.): 12.0 m Width: 3.6 m Draft (draught): 1.5 m Freeboard, working deck: 0.5 m Main engine: Volvo Penta D6 201 HP Generator (auxiliary engine): Volvo Penta, 220 V AC (12 kVA)

Performance Speed: 9.0 knots Range: Sea area D (maximum 6 NM from place of refuge) and Sea area E (wave lee) Maximum time at sea: 1 day Navigation Navigational software: Transas Navisailor 3000 ECS-i Echo sounder: Suzuki colorsounder ES-670

Capacity and working space Gross register tonnage: 14 GRT Fuel: 1.0 m3

Free working deck area: 11 m2 Crew and passengers Crew: 1 Scientists/students: 12 within Sea area D, 20 within Sea area E Certificate: Special Purpose Certificate in Sea area D and Passenger Ship Safety Certificate in Sea area E. Scientific equipment Deck lifting equipment: fixed A-frame, beam and davit

Winches: hydraulic 1 ton trawl winch with 500 m of wire; hydraulic winch for CTD, with 150 m of wire Contact Telephone: +46 31 786 95 15 Call signal VHF: SFC 4766

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