RV Adriaen Coenen
RV Adriaen Coenen is the smallest and newest vessel in the NMF fleet. It operates around NIOZ and is mainly used for transporting scientists and samples between the NIOZ and the research areas in the Wadden Sea such as the Balgzand and the bird observatory at the island of Griend.
RVAdriaen Coenen was christened on Wednesday, 6 July 2022 at Next Generation Shipyards in Lauwersoog, where the vessel was built. The christening of the RV Adriaen Coenen marks a new phase in the replacement of the national research fleet.
For technical specifications or other questions, please use the contact form (preferred) and you will get a response as soon as possible. In very urgent matters, you can contact Erica Koning, NMF Officer.
T +31 (0)222 369 441
Information
Specifications
- Length overall 19 m
- Beam 5 m
- Draught 0,8 m
- Material Aluminium
- Speed kts 20 max
- Crew + passengers 2+ 12
- Features A-frame, side frame, ADCP & Multibeam deployment, wet lab, dry lab, towing arrangement
Technical information
- Engines Scania (Stage V)
- Water jets Hamilton
- Cruising: ennbergy from engines (HVO diesel)
- Anchored/grounded: energy from solar panels and battery pack
- Energy back up by small generator
