RV Callista

RV Callista is a research vessel belonging to the School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. Callista is a 19.75-metre (64.8 ft) catamaran designed and equipped for a range of coastal and shelf research.

History
Owner:
Port of registry: Southampton
Builder: Tyovene Oy, Finland
Cost: £1,000,000
In service: 2005
Identification: MMSI number: 235028893
Status: In service
General characteristics
Type: Research vessel
Tonnage: 50 GT
Length: 19.75 m (64.8 ft)
Beam: 7.40 m (24.3 ft)
Draught: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Installed power: 2 x Scania D12 diesels
Propulsion: Twin propellors
Speed: 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph)
Capacity: Max 36 passengers
Crew: 3/4

The vessel is fitted with a 4 tonne A frame and associated winch, a 1.3 tonne crane , a moonpool and facilities for diving operations. She also carries a variety of sensors as standard. She is equipped with both wet and dry labs.[1] Propulsion is by twin Scania D12 diesel engines giving a service speed of 10 kn (19 km/h; 12 mph) and a maximum speed of 14 kn (26 km/h; 16 mph). She is also fitted with bow thrusters for enhanced manouvrability.[2]

Callista's main function is to provide seatime for students on courses run by the University and the NOCS. In addition she is available for hire to commercial customers for up to six weeks a year.[2]

References
  1. "RV Callista information" (PDF). University of Southampton. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  2. "NEW RESEARCH VESSEL FOR UK MARINE SCIENTISTS". Maritime Journal. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
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