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- Title
The New German Deep Sea Research Vessel Sonne.
- Authors
von Bröckel, Klaus
- Abstract
An essay is presented about the Research Vessel (RV) Sonne, which is being retrofitted for the Federal Republic of Germany as of 2013. The vessel was built as a fishing trawler in 1969. The RV Sonne will be developed as a multi-purpose working platform to operate in the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. The vessel's special hull form, machinery, navigation equipment, safety equipment, stabilization system, lifting devices, scientific installations and data management system are described.
- Subjects
RESEARCH vessels; MARINE biology research vessels; OCEANOGRAPHIC research ships; SHIPS; TRAWLERS (Vessels); BOAT design &; construction; VEHICLE design &; construction
- Publication
Journal of Ocean Technology, 2013, Vol 8, Issue 2, p10
- ISSN
1718-3200
- Publication type
Essay