Research Vessel Virtual Tour - Plymouth Quest
The Plymouth Quest is able to operate in coastal and offshore regions and is able to spend up to 5 days at sea. It is equipped with facilities for collecting a wide range of biological, chemical and physical measurements and boasts a suite of underway sensors for autonomous measurements.
Length: 21.5m, draught: 3.02m
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Category 2 workboat, able to operate up to 60 miles from a safe haven
Capacity of 12 passengers plus crew during the day or 6 overnight berths
Equipped with trawl and sweeping winches, an A frame, net drum, 10 tonne hydraulic crane and hydraulic stern gate
How to use this resource
To provide insights into the operations on board a research vessel.
To prepare students for going on a research vessel.
ISCED Categories
Logistics and shipping management
Machinery and operators
Surveying
Safety
Navigation and seamanship
Contributor(s)
Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
Link
further details
Interactivity level
high
Interactivity type
Active
Difficulty
easy