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RV Wim Wolff
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Location/Home Port
Texel, The Netherlands
Organisation & Address
NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, Landsdiep 4 1797 SZ, ‘t Horntje (Texel), The Netherlands
Normal Area of Operation
Coastal Netherlands (within 20 nm); Wadden Sea; Zeeland
Maximum Number of Days Available
10 days
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 10,000.00
Overview
Length
37 m
Breadth
10 m
Draught
1 m
Gross Tonnage
458 T
Ice Class Rating
NA
Dynamic Positioning (DP) Rating
DP1
Service Speed
8 knots
Maximum Number of Scientific Berths Available
12 berths available
Scientific and Technical Specifications
Laboratory Facilities
Wet and Dry laboratory. Space for 2 containers on deck.
CTD/Plankton sampling
CTD / Ferrybox
Multi-Beam(s)/Sub Bottom profiling
WASSP Multibeam Echo Sounder
Coring/Sampling Capabilities
2 deck cranes with a SWL of 500 kg on the deck, one on starboard, one on portside for handling equipment and workboats
Winches
A – frame; J – frame; Heila crane
Special features
Flat bottom allows the work in delta systems
Suitable Surveys
Delta systems, shallow waters, coastal systems and inland seas. Suitable for the Dutch, Danish, German Wadden sea
Scientific Limitations
Current requirement for offshore wind park operations is DP2 & this vessel cannot operate out of 20 nm zone
Vessel capability to support ROV deployment
ca. 125 m² working deck area
Support offered to AQUARIUS users
Access to the vessel, pool equipment and technical support personnel (x1) will be provided
Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details
Year 2025
Usually this vessel is busy between June and September every year. Expeditions depend on the moon & tide. Between June and September there are sometimes a week long gaps.
Availability may vary however usually: April, May, second half of September; October. November to February weather in the region can be challenging to operate with this vessel.
The ports of operation: Texel, Harlingen, Scheveningen, Yerseke
Year 2026
Usually this vessel is busy between June and September every year. Expeditions depend on the moon & tide. Between June and September there are sometimes a week long gaps.
Availability may vary however usually: April, May, second half of September; October. November to February weather in the region can be challenging to operate with this vessel.
The ports of operation: Texel, Harlingen, Scheveningen, Yerseke
Year 2027
Usually this vessel is busy between June and September every year. Expeditions depend on the moon & tide. Between June and September there are sometimes a week long gaps.
Availability may vary however usually: April, May, second half of September; October. November to February weather in the region can be challenging to operate with this vessel.
The ports of operation: Texel, Harlingen, Scheveningen, Yerseke
Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application
zeynep.erdem[at]nioz.nl
Certification and Clearance Requirements
Medical Certification Requirements
No
Are additional medical checks required?
No
Survival training certification required for joining vessel
TBC – currently no requirement however this might be different in the future
Additional certification required
NA
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.
Any additional clearances required for area or type of activity
If work is to be carried out in a wind farm, clearances may need to be sought from the operator.
If work is in areas of high traffic then clearances may be required from coast guard & RWS The Netherlands.