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NB 1378 FOR MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA The modern and innovative research vessel is specifically designed for the purposes of Namibian fisheries research. The vessel meets the latest standards set for this type of vessels requiring particularly special care in the design of laboratory equipment, propulsion and power generation system. The vessel has also very high overall technical standards and special attention has been given to the vessel’s serviceability and low maintenance costs. Furthermore, the ship features a dynamic positioning system and it is operational in any African sea and weather condition in all seasons with no restrictions. This versatile specialized vessel will be approximately 62 meters long and will provide accommodation for 44 crew members and research personnel The tasks of the research vessel include monitoring of fish stock, as well as collecting and analyzing biological and oceanographic samples. The multi-purpose specialized vessel will also be used for meteorological research and it will provide assistance for the control of fishing. The vessel will be equipped to sort, freeze and store fish for the scientific purposes as well.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Survey speed, abt. 10 knots Flag Namibia Classification: Bureau Veritas STX Finland Oy has three shipyards in Finland, Turku shipyard, Rauma shipyard and Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Oy, of which STX Finland Oy owns 50%. STX Finland's subsidiaries include Aker Arctic Technology Oy and STX Finland is part of the international STX Europe Group, with a product range including passenger ships as well as merchant, special, and offshore vessels. STX Europe is a leading designer and builder of cruise vessels, car-passenger ferries and other types of specialized vessels....

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