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Aurora Australis (Australia)
One of the ships used by the Australian Antarctic Program.
Clasification
+ 100 A1 + LMC UMS DP (CM).
Length
94.1 m
Endurance
60 days.
Accomodation
24 crew and 109 expeditioners.
Cargo Capacity
1700m3
Helicopter
Aft Deck and Hangar, 2 Sea Hawk's.
Propulsion
2 Bergen diesel Engines. Single screw propeller in nozzle from twin output/single output gearbox.
Completed
1990
History
The Aurora Australis was constructed against a ten year time charter awarded to P&O Polar Australia Pty Ltd by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Commonwealth Government of Australia.
Icebreaking Capability
Unknown
Other Info
3 cranes of 25/31, 7/13 and 2 tonne SWL for cargo handling. 1 Mega litres.
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