Hans Brattström (ship)

Hans Brattström

Ship data flag  Norway Ship type Research ship Callsign LERS home port Mountains Owner University of Bergen Shipyard Båtutrustning, Bømlo

Ship dimensions and crew length 24.3 m ( Lüa ) width 6.5 m Draft Max. 1.8 m measurement 97 GRT   crew 2

Machine system machine 2 × diesel engine Machine performance 740 kW (1,006 hp) Top speed 20 kn (37 km / h) propeller 1

The Hans Brattström is a Norwegian research vessel from the University of Bergen .

history

The ship was built in 1992 at the Båtutrustning boatyard in Bømlo . It is operated by the Havforskningsinstituttet, which also uses it for research trips for a large part of the year. The ship is mainly used off the west coast of Norway and in the fjords .

The ship is named after the biologist and professor at the University of Bergen, Hans Brattström.

Technical data and equipment

The ship is powered by two diesel engines with a combined output of 740  kW . The motors act on a propeller via a gearbox . The ship is equipped with a bow thruster .

The masts of the ship are foldable. It can also be used on rivers and cross under fixed bridges there.

Two laboratories are available on board. The ship is equipped with echo sounders and sonar , among other things . It is equipped for the use of an ROV .

Two single and two double cabins are available for the crew and scientists. On day trips, there are sometimes up to 20 people on board.

Individual evidence

1. ^ ^{A b c} Hans Brattström , Institute of Marine Research. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
2. ↑ ^{a b} Vibeke Blich: Ukens skipsbesøk: “Hans Brattström” , Skipsrevyen, October 10, 2018. Accessed July 24, 2020.
3. ^ Vessel Data and Contact Information for the Hans Brattstrom , OCEANIC - Ships Schedules & Information Pages, University of Delaware . Retrieved July 24, 2020.