R/V Shearwater CatFacts The R/V Shearwater operates in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. SPECIFICATIONS Length Beam Draft Passengers Engines Rating Fuel Capacity Propulsion Speed Construction Builder Designer Launched Classification 62’ 24’ 3’ N/A 2 x MTU Series 60 - 14 Liter 600 hp @ 2100 rpm 1200 gal. Osborne Props. (5 Blade) 20 kn. Cruise / 24 kn. Top Aluminum - Marine Grade All American Marine, Inc. Teknicraft Design, Ltd. November 2002 N/A The Next Generation in Catamaran Design www.allamericanmarine.com The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary’s new 62’ high-speed Teknicraft catamaran will be used primarily as a research platform, conducting biotic and abiotic oceanographic research in the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel in Southern California. In addition to this role, the vessel will serve as a host for educational field trips and emergency response in and around the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. The A-frame and winch configuration will be used for a variety of projects including trawls, CTD casts, sediment sampling, and towing equipment such as sidescan sonar and ROVs. The wet and dry labs will allow on-board processing of samples and data. Extensive dive operations will be supported by on-board facilities and equipment. Recent efforts within the Sanctuary have emphasized sea bird research, archeological/cultural research (primarily shipwrecks) and collecting baseline data for emerging management issues. On-board berthing, stowage, galley and safety equipment will allow multiple-day excursions with crews of up to ten scientists. For more information contact: All American Marine, Inc. 200 Harris Avenue Bellingham, Washington 98225 Ph. 360.647.7602 Fx. 360.647.7607 Email: [email protected] Web: www.allamericanmarine.com