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RV Jákup Sverri
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Location/Home Port
Tórshavn, Faroe
Organisation & Address
Faroe Marine Research Institute (Havstovan), Faroe Islands
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
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 15,000.00
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.