The Sven Lovén Centre for Marine Sciences

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Doris

The vessel Doris is 9 metres in length and equipped for marine research and education during day-trips in coastal waters. Persons with ”sjöbefälsexamen klass 8” or corresponding, and proven familiarity with the ships may hire Doris without crew from The Lovén Centre.

The Sven Lovén Centre for Marine Sciences

Updated 2012-01-16 2

Ship data Built by: Westers Mekaniska, Jordfall, Sweden, 1982 Owner: University of Gothenburg, since 1982 Namned after: spouse to the Greek sea-god Nereus, and mother to the Nereids Dimensions Length over all (L.O.A.): 8.57 m Width: 3.0 m Draft (draught): 1.0 m Freeboard, working deck: 0.4 m Main engine: Volvo Penta TMD40, 120 HP

Performance Speed: 7.5 knots Maximum time at sea: 1 day Navigation Navigational software: NaviGear Coastal Explorer 2009 Echo sounder: Furuno colorechosounder Capacity and working space Fuel: 0.2 m3

Free working deck area: 9 m2

Crew and passengers Total maximum number of persons on board: 12 Scientific equipment Deck lifting equipment: moveable A-frame Winch: hydraulic 100 kg winch with two drums à 300 m wire, for dredging and hydrography

Aft deck with moveable A-frame

and two hydraulic winches Contact Telephone: +46 31 786 96 43 Call signal VHF: SFB 7700