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Vessel Specifications and Layout
Find all technical details and equipment lists of
MV Ulla Rinman down below.
| Name | MV Ulla Rinman |
|---|---|
| Home Port | Longyearbyen, Svalbard (78°13′N 15°38′E) |
| Callsign | LKTQ |
| MMSI | 257183000 |
| Flag | Norway |
| Vessel Type | Passenger vessel with up to 12 PAX |
| Hull | Steel, icebreaking bow, ice strengthened |
|---|---|
| Length | 23.82 m |
| Breadth | 6.90 m |
| Draft | 3.10 m |
| Cruising Speed | 8.5 knots |
| Range | 3000 nm |
| Endurance | 60 days / 1600 nm |
| Freshwater Capacity | 3 t |
| Watermaker | 200 ltr/h |
| Radio | VHF stationary, 2 VHF handheld radios |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Iridium Satellite, Starlink |
| Radar | 2x Radar |
| Navigation | Satellite compass, autopilot, echosounder, AIS (Class A), 2 independent chartplotters, 2 searchlights |
| Electrical Power on board | 2x Generators (380V & 230V, 50Hz), 1x backup Generator (380V & 230V, 50Hz, 10kw) |
| Crane (Foredeck) | SWL 0.5 t, 7 m |
|---|---|
| Crane (Aftdeck) | SWL 0.7 t, 4 m |
| Winch for CTD | 80 kg, 600 m wire, electric driven, variable speed, meter counter |
| Dinghy 1 | Zodiac Milpro MK 5 HD, Yamaha 50 hp, up to 15 people |
| Dinghy 2 | Pioner 14 ft, Suzuki 30 hp, up to 5 people |
| Sampling | 2x Niskin Water Samplers (7.5L), 1x Gravity Corer (50mm diameter, 900mm length) |
| Cabins | 4 (2 double cabin, 1 four bed cabin, 1 three bed cabin) |
|---|---|
| Total banks | Guests 11 (recommended 8-10) |
Characteristics
Ulla Rinman is an ice-strengthened research platform, registered in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and designed for scientific expeditions and logistical support in Arctic waters.
With accommodation for up to 11 researchers plus crew, the vessel is ideal for small teams. Its reinforced steel hull and ice-breaking bow ensure safe navigation, while a shallow
3.1-meter draft allows for operations in fjords and coastal areas.
Onboard, research teams have access to winches for CTD and sampling, a multibeam echosounder, and two versatile workboats for landings and near-shore operations. The vessel features workspaces, a large foredeck for equipment handling, and storage, including freezers for samples.
With a range of 3,000 nautical miles and full satellite communications, Ulla Rinman supports extended, multi-stage Arctic campaigns.
Ulla Rinman combines Arctic resilience with the flexibility required for scientific projects.
To discuss how the vessel can support your next research initiative or to inquire about availability and pricing, please contact our experienced crew for further details.