Polar supply and research vessel for South Africa
The polar supply and research vessel for South Africa
10. April 2012
| Editorial staff Ship&Offshore
The multi-purpose, ice-strengthened “Agulhas II” is 134m long and offers accommodation for a crew of 45 and some 100 researchers or passengers.
The vessel operates as a logistic support vessel for the South African research stations on the Antarctica as well as the Marion and Gough islands. It is also capable for carrying out marine and geological sea floor research, according to STX. In addition, the vessel keeps continuous record of meteorological data for weather services in South Africa.
