R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer
| Nathaniel B. Palmer (USA) | |
| Call Sign | US NODC Code 3206 |
| Owner | Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) |
| Operator |
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| Year built | 1991 |
| Main vessel activity | Oceanography Icebreaking Capabilities |
| Ocean area where vessel operates | Below 60S, Southern Ocean |
| Ice Breaking Ability | Rated ABS-A2, capable of breaking 3 feet of level ice at 3 knots |
| Hull Materials | Low temperature, strengthened steel alloy, 1 9/16” |
| Length OA | 94.03m |
| Breadth | 18.29m |
| Freeboard to working deck | 0.0m |
| Max. draft | 6.63m |
| Gross tonnage | 6640GRT |
| Dry cargo holds | 0m3 |
| Fuel | 1740m3 |
| Fresh water | 215m3 |
| Wet Labs Area | 1159 m2 |
| Dry Lab Area | 2646 m2 |
| Fresh Water Storage Capacity | Unknown |
| Fresh Water Generator Capacity | 45.4 m3/day |
| Scientific Clean Water Generation | Barnstead E-Pure four-holder system, Type I water (ultrapure), 2L per minute : Barnstead Diamond UV, TOC-free water |
| Free Working Deck Area | 372 m2 |
| Space for container lab | 3 on Helo Deck, 1 in Helo Hangar, 2 on Back Deck m |
| Radioactive Isotope Work Areas | 2 vans, 20’ x 8’ x 8’ m |
| Main engine(s) number | 4 |
| make | Caterpillar 3512, Diesel |
| Power (BHP) each engine | 1400 BHP |
| Propeller Diameter | 4 m |
| Max. RPM | 970 |
| Total power auxiliary diesels | 5600 HP |
| Electrical AC Voltage | 120 / 480V, total 0kVA, 3phase, 60Hz |
| AC Voltage | / 240V, total 0kVA, 3phase, 60Hz |
| DC Voltage | 24V, total 0V |
| Stabilized system for scientific equipment | 0VAC 0AMP 0Hz |
| Dynamic Positioning Ability | Yes |
| Range | 21000n. mi. |
| Cruising speed | 12.0kts. |
| Max. speed | 16.5kts. |
| Endurance | 90days |
| Accommodation | |
| Officers | 6 |
| Other crew | 16 |
| Scientists | 37 |
| Airconditioned | yes |
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