History
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NameAlba-Na-Mara
NamesakeScotland of the sea
BuilderMacduff Shipyards
Launched2008
HomeportFraserburgh
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeMCA Category 1. Research trawler/dredger[1]
Tonnage163 GT
Length27 m (88 ft 7 in)
Beam8.6 m (28 ft 3 in)[2]
Draught4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Installed powerMitsubishi S6R MPTKFx2 630 hp @ 1600rpm[3]
PropulsionTwin propeller
Speed9 knots (17 km/h; 10 mph) (max 16kn)
Endurance14 days
Complement8 crew + 5 scientists[1]

Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Alba-Na-Mara is a small marine and fisheries research vessel, operated by the Marine Scotland directorate of the Scottish Government.

Primarily operating in the inshore zone, Alba na Mara collects data on fish, Nephrops and scallop stocks.[1]

History

Alba-Na-Mara was commissioned in 2008. She replaced FRV Clupea which had been in operation with FRS for 40 years.[4]

Layout

Alba-Na-Mara is equipped with a sophisticated range of deck machinery and electronics.[1] She is capable of carrying out fisheries research, single, twin, pelagic/demersal/trawling and scallop dredging, hydrographic sampling, surveying and camera work[3] up to 150 miles offshore.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "MRV Alba na Mara" (PDF). Scottish Government. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ "27.00m Research Vessel". Macduff Ship Design Limited. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Fisheries Research Vessel Sets New Standards". Maritime Journal. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  4. ^ "New fisheries research vessel". Scottish Government. 21 April 2008. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
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