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RV Jákup Sverri

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RV JákupSverri Tórshavn, Faroe
AQUARIUS_ RV Jákup Sverri_2

Infrastructure Profile

Infrastructure Provider

Location/Home Port

Tórshavn, Faroe

Organisation & Address

Faroe Marine Research Institute (Havstovan), Faroe Islands

Infrastructure Webpage 

Visit Website

Link to Vessel/Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)

Visit Website

Normal Area of Operation

Normal area of operation is from 55N to 68 N and 19W to 10E. Though most of the time in the Faroese EEZ.

Maximum Number of Days Available

21 days

Overview

Length

54.1 m

Breadth

13.6 m

Draught

6 m 

Gross Tonnage

1815 T

Ice Class Rating

BV ICE, Polar Cat C

Dynamic Positioning (DP) Rating

DYNAPOS-SAM

Service Speed

11 knots

Maximum Number of Scientific Berths Available

12 berths available

Scientific and Technical Specifications

Laboratory Facilities

Fish sampling/processing deck including 1 wet and 1 dry lab. Oceanographic area with equipment hangar including 1 wet and 1 dry lab. Fixed space for 3 20′ containers on deck.

CTD/Plankton sampling

CTD: Seabird CTD 911+ with rosette, fluorometer, PAR og oxygen sensor. 3000 m wire.
Plankton: Multinet, MIK-net, Gulf-net, WP2-net, Chelsea FastOcean APD system.

Multi-Beam(s)/Sub Bottom profiling

Kongsberg EM 712 multibeam and Topas18 parametric echosounder

Fisheries Echo Sounders/Sonar

Simrad EK-80 (18, 38, 70, 120, 200, 333 kHz) 
EM70 multibeam
Sonar SU90 og SC90
Ocean Surveyor current (75 kHz)

USBL

Kongberg HIPAP

Coring/Sampling Capabilities

Coring winch 4500 m wire

Winches

2 x 30 T trawl-winches
3000 m x 28 mm wire
CTD winch 3000 m x 8.18 mm coaxwire
WP2-winch 300 m x 6 mm
Instrument-winch 3000m x 8.18 mm coaxwire (VPR, Gulf Multinet)

Communications

Inmarsat C, Internet GSM 4G and satellite connection

Special features

ICES 209 & Silent R certified, Dynamic Positioning, Multipurpose work deck with 400 kW power outlet, 10T offshore work crane. Kongs Seapath 380 MRU. Scientific sounders on drop keel. 28T towing force at 5 kn.

Suitable Surveys

Fisheries trawl and acoustic surveys, oceanographic surveys, seismic surveys, Bathymetry. Deployments and recovery of sub sea equipment.

Vessel capability to support ROV deployment

Yes

Support offered to AQUARIUS users

All inquiries will be adequately assessed. If necessary technical assistance will be provided as needed for the success of the project.

Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details

Year 2025

Normal location is Norwegian sea, North Atlantic and North sea. The normal cruise plan reflects the available timeslots of the vessel. Though in November to February it is possible to embark on longer cruises outside normal operation area. Port is usually Tórshavn but else port of convenience.

Year 2026

Normal location is Norwegian sea, North Atlantic and North sea. The normal cruise plan reflects the available timeslots of the vessel. Though in November to February it is possible to embark on longer cruises outside normal operation area. Port is usually Tórshavn but else port of convenience.

Year 2027

Normal location is Norwegian sea, North Atlantic and North sea. The normal cruise plan reflects the available timeslots of the vessel. Though in November to February it is possible to embark on longer cruises outside normal operation area. Port is usually Tórshavn but else port of convenience.

Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application

erling[at]hav.fo ; leonsmit[at]hav.fo

Certification and Clearance Requirements

Medical Certification Requirements

Seafarer Medical Certificate

Are additional medical checks required?

No

Survival training certification required for joining vessel

No, but recommended

Additional certification required

No

Diplomatic clearance or other permits required and any relevant information about the application process

Under the United Nations Convention on Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS) MSR/Diplomatic clearance is required for research cruises taking place in other EEZs (national jurisdictions other than the vessel’s own). Application forms should be submitted via Diplomatic Channels (Government Foreign Departments/Ministries) 6-7 months prior to sailing by Principle Investigators in conjunction with the vessel operator. RV Vessel Operations department will generally administer the application process but please consult with the operators in advance.
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