Table 1. Technical Characteristics of the R/V <i>Knorr</i>

Ship name:	R/V Knorr
Call Sign:	KCEJ
Basic Dimensions: Gross registered tonnage Overall length Draught (maximum) Maximum speed Main Deck Clear length	2518 T Displacement 2958 lT 279 ft Beam 46 ft 16.5 ft Service speed 12 kn 14.5 kn Minimum speed 0.1 kn 126 ft
Personnel	Crew: 24; Scientists: 34
Main engine	4 X Mak6M 322 = 4 X 1000 kW at 750 rpm
Propulsion	Twin Lips diesel-electric, azimuthing stern thrusters, 1500 SHP
Bow thruster	Lips retractable azimuthing 900 SHP
Fuel capacity	160,500 gallons
Maximum cruise duration	60 days (12,000 nm)
Nautical equipment :	Integrated navigation system Potable water generator 2 instrument hangars Winches: 1 heavy duty trawl with 30,000 ft of inch wire 2 hydrographic, both with 30,000 ft of hydrowire Hydraulic cranes on the starboard side aft and midships Scientific storage space of 1,320 ft²Portable van space Machine shop Fume hoods Uninterruptable power supply Air conditioning Library/lounge, 3680 ft² of laboratory space for multidisciplinary research