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RV Point Lobos

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History
United States
Name
  • Lolita Chouest (1981-1987)
  • RV Point Lobos (1987-present)
OwnerMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (1987-2011)
Launched1981
Out of serviceRetired in December 2011
General characteristics
Class and typeResearch vessel
Displacement440 tons
Length110 ft (34 m)
Beam26 ft (7.9 m)
Draught8 ft (2.4 m)
Installed power1200 shp
Speed12 kn (14 mph)
Range5,000 nmi (5,800 mi) at 11 kn (13 mph)
Ventana on board of Point Lobos

RV Point Lobos was a research vessel operated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). It was the platform of operations for the ROV Ventana.

Specifications

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Fuel Capacity: 10,000 gal
Potable Water: 2500 gal
Ballast: 44,500 gal (bunker capacity)
Lube Oil: 350 ga; hydraulic oil: 350 gal
Sewage: 250 Gal

ENGINEERING MACHINERY
2 Detroit Diesel 16V92 main engines.
2 Twin Disk 520 Reduction Gears
2 150 kW Northern Lights Gen Sets
1 Kaiser SM-11 rotary screw air compressor
1 Independent Hydraulic System

DECK MACHINERY
1 Hiab 290 Sea Crane
1 Jeamar Hydraulic Winch #8-3007 aft
1 Jeamar 480 Electric Winch #83007 forward
1 2500m heave compensated Tether Management System

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1 300# CO2 Fixed Engine Room Extinguisher
3 Fixed Sea Water Hose Stations (2 deck, 1 engine room)
1 ACR 121.5/406MHZ EPIRB

ELECTRONICS/COMMUNICATIONS
Call Sign WDE5005
3 VHF Horizon Galaxy, Horizon Titan, Icom IC M-100
1 SSB IC M-700 radio
1 Telex Ship Board Comms System, cw telex BTR 200 wireless
1 Raytheon Ray 410 Loud Hailer
1 Motorola Cellular SCN 2449A
1 Furuno FR-1510D 72 mile Radar
1 Trimble 4000DL Differential GPS + Garmin GPS with CG diff GPS 100
1 Sperry MK37 Gyro Compass
1 Furuno FCV252 Depth Sounder

References

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  1. ^ "MBARI Homepage: Vessels and Vehicles - R/V Point Lobos".
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