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RV Lance
last update: Jun 16, 2009 10:30 AM
Classification
Research Vessel
Length
61 m
Endurance
21000 nautical miles
Accommodation
12 crew and 25 passengers
Cargo Capacity
458 tons
Helicopter
One small to medium sized helicopter, usually the Aerospatiale AS 350 Equreuil
Propulsion
MAK diesel engine producing 3200 hp plus auxiliary thrusters producing 400 hp at the bow and 375 hp at the stern
Completed
1978
History
The Lance was originally built as a fishing and sealing ship to be used in icy waters. The ship proved to be uneconomical for commercial use and was subsequently acquired by the Norwegian Hydrographic Service and overhauled to make it into a proper research vessel. In 1994, the ship was acquired by the Norwegian Polar Institute. The ship has thus been used for a broad range of research expeditions in both Polar regions.
Icebreaking Capability
Ice Class 1A
