Schmidt Ocean Institute Technical Documentation

Author

Schmidt Ocean Institute

Published

June 5, 2024

Preface

Schmidt Ocean Institute

This book details information on the Research Vessel Falkor (too), intended to aid science parties before, during, and post cruise.

Ship Specifications

Length Overall 110.6 meters
Length between perpendiculars 97.8 meters
Beam, overall 20.0 meters
Height above water 33.0 meters
Freeboard 2.9 – 3.5 meters
Draft (gondola) 8.5 meters
Draft (air) 32.4 meters
Depth (moulded) 9.81 meters
International Gross Tonnage 7,257 GRT
Net Tonnage 2,250 NRT
Fuel Capacity 1715 m3 / 453,100 gallons
Mess Seating 60
Maximum Transit Speed 8.5 knots
Survey Speed 6.0 knots
Endurance 60-120 day maximum
Polar Operations Ice Class-C, Polar Ship Certificate (Pending)
Year Built / Year Converted 2011 / 2022
: R/V Falkor (too) General Specifications

Download the full General Arrangement for Falkor (too)

For more information about available systems on board see R/V Falkor (too) specifications.