The Celtic Explorer is a multi-purpose research vessel operated by the Marine Institute in Galway, Ireland.[1] It came into service in 2003 for use in fisheries acoustics research, oceanographic, hydrographic and geological as well as buoy/deep water mooring and ROV Operations. The vessel is 65.5 metres (215 ft) long and has a capacity to accommodate 35 personnel of which 20-22 can be scientists.[2] The vessel's base is the Port of Galway which is located on the west coast of Ireland and offers ready access to the Atlantic Ocean.
![]() RV Celtic Explorer off Lady's Holm, Shetland.
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Name | RV Celtic Explorer |
Owner | Marine Institute |
Operator | Marine Institute |
In service | 2003 |
Identification | |
Status | in active service, as of 2024[update] |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | fishing trawler |
Tonnage | 2,425 GT |
Length | 65.5 m (215 ft) |
Beam | 15 metres (49 ft) |
Draught | 5.8 metres (19 ft) |
Speed | 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) |
Endurance | 35 days |
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Capabilities
edit- Acoustically silent (ICES 209), which minimises fish avoidance and provides an ideal environment for the collection of high quality acoustic data
- Dynamic positioning
- Retractable drop keel for acoustic transducers and other instrumentation
- EM302, EM2040 & EM1002 multi-beams (reaching depths of up to 5000m)
- Large dry and wet laboratories
- A full complement of survey equipment and winches suitable for coring, trawling and drop camera operations
- Adapted to accommodate a variety of Remotely Operated Vehicles including the Deepwater ROV Holland I
- Maximum endurance of 35 day
References
edit- ^ "Celtic Explorer | Marine Institute". www.marine.ie. Retrieved 2024-04-14.
- ^ "RV CELTIC EXPLORER". Eurofleets - An alliance of European marine research infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of the research and industrial communities. Retrieved 2024-04-14.