Kavoshgare Khalij Fars

History
Iran
NameKavoshgare Khalij Fars
OperatorIranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science
BuilderMarine Industries Organization
Laid down2011
In service4 February 2017
Identification
  • IMO number: 9770402
  • MMSI number: 422070800
  • Callsign: EPDI7
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeResearch vessel
Tonnage555 tons
Length50 m (164 ft 1 in)
Beam10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draft4 m (13 ft 1 in)
Speed15 knots (28 km/h)
Range3,000 nmi (5,600 km)
Endurance45 days

The Kavoshgare Khalij Fars (Persian: کاوشگر خلیج فارس, lit. 'Persian Gulf Explorer') is a hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel built in 2017 by the Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization for the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "Iran to Launch First Ocean Research Vessel". 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  2. ^ "Iran to Build Oceangoing Research Vessel, Unveil Oceanography Software Soon". 2012-12-01. Archived from the original on 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2014-05-27.