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Aurora Australis (Australia)

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last update: Aug 04, 2007 02:01 PM

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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