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R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ auxiliary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
02 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ axillary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
03 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ axillary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
04 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ axillary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
05 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ auxiliary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
06 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ auxiliary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
07 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ auxiliary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
08 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ auxiliary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
09 / 09
R/V Shearwater
The R/V Shearwater is a 77’ Teknicraft designed catamaran built for year-round operations. This state-of-the-art scientific vessel has a large working deck equipped with an A-frame, winches and crane, as well as a 16’ auxiliary boat. The interior includes both wet and dry labs, galley and meeting space. The R/V Shearwater has capacity for 30 passengers for day trips (15 passengers for overnight accommodation), and may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel.
R/V shearwater Details
- 77 ft. catamaran
- Usage: Research or Transport. Groups do not have to have an affiliation with Duke University.
- Passengers: 30 day passengers (plus crew); 15 overnight (plus crew)
Rates
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|
0-6 Hours |
6-12 Hours |
12+ Hours |
|
Internal (Duke) User |
$2,147.50 |
$4,295.00 |
$4,980.00 |
|
External User |
$2,705.85 |
$5,411.70 |
$6,274.80 |
- Generous provisions (food & drink) provided for 24-hour operations.
- Rates listed above do not include fuel.
- Fuel use estimates:
- On station/loiter (5 knots) = 5 gal/hr
- Economy cruise (10 knots) = 15 gal/hr
- Fast cruise (24 knots) = 70 gal/hr
Technical Specifications
- Length: 77 Feet
- Beam: 26.7 Feet
- Draft: 5.8 Feet
- Engines: 2x CAT C18 “D” ACERT Tier 3
- Rating: 803 BHP @ 2100 RPM
- Propulsion: Twin Fixed Pitch Props
- Fuel: 1500 Gallons
- Speed: 24 knots Cruise / 3 knots Survey
- Features: Fixed Hydrofoil, Wet/Dry Labs, Adaptable amenities
The R/V Shearwater is available for charter by both internal (Duke) and external users.
For more information including vessel availability, please email marineops@nicholas.duke.edu.
R/V Richard T. Barber
R/V Richard T. Barber is a 30' high-performance aluminum vessel with a 5/16” hull and deck plate welded to 5 stringers with angled transverse framing on 12” centers. Vessel design along with a rip-stop polyurethane covered ballistic foam collar provides strength, rigidity and stability. Additional features include deck space for 360° observation, bow mounted (removable) tagging platform, fully enclosed walk-around cabin, and four roll-control dive tank holders. This vessel may be chartered and operated by Duke faculty, faculty from other academic institutions and graduate students conducting faculty sponsored research.
R/V Richard T. Barber
R/V Richard T. Barber is a 30' high-performance aluminum vessel with a 5/16” hull and deck plate welded to 5 stringers with angled transverse framing on 12” centers. Vessel design along with a rip-stop polyurethane covered ballistic foam collar provides strength, rigidity and stability. Additional features include deck space for 360° observation, bow mounted (removable) tagging platform, fully enclosed walk-around cabin, and four roll-control dive tank holders. This vessel may be chartered and operated by Duke faculty, faculty from other academic institutions and graduate students conducting faculty sponsored research.
R/V Richard T. Barber
R/V Richard T. Barber is a 30' high-performance aluminum vessel with a 5/16” hull and deck plate welded to 5 stringers with angled transverse framing on 12” centers. Vessel design along with a rip-stop polyurethane covered ballistic foam collar provides strength, rigidity and stability. Additional features include deck space for 360° observation, bow mounted (removable) tagging platform, fully enclosed walk-around cabin, and four roll-control dive tank holders. This vessel may be chartered and operated by Duke faculty, faculty from other academic institutions and graduate students conducting faculty sponsored research.
R/V Richard T. Barber
R/V Richard T. Barber is a 30' high-performance aluminum vessel with a 5/16” hull and deck plate welded to 5 stringers with angled transverse framing on 12” centers. Vessel design along with a rip-stop polyurethane covered ballistic foam collar provides strength, rigidity and stability. Additional features include deck space for 360° observation, bow mounted (removable) tagging platform, fully enclosed walk-around cabin, and four roll-control dive tank holders. This vessel may be chartered and operated by Duke faculty, faculty from other academic institutions and graduate students conducting faculty sponsored research.
R/V Richard T. Barber
R/V Richard T. Barber is a 30' high-performance aluminum vessel with a 5/16” hull and deck plate welded to 5 stringers with angled transverse framing on 12” centers. Vessel design along with a rip-stop polyurethane covered ballistic foam collar provides strength, rigidity and stability. Additional features include deck space for 360° observation, bow mounted (removable) tagging platform, fully enclosed walk-around cabin, and four roll-control dive tank holders. This vessel may be chartered and operated by Duke faculty, faculty from other academic institutions and graduate students conducting faculty sponsored research.
R/V Richard T. Barber
R/V Richard T. Barber is a 30' high-performance aluminum vessel with a 5/16” hull and deck plate welded to 5 stringers with angled transverse framing on 12” centers. Vessel design along with a rip-stop polyurethane covered ballistic foam collar provides strength, rigidity and stability. Additional features include deck space for 360° observation, bow mounted (removable) tagging platform, fully enclosed walk-around cabin, and four roll-control dive tank holders. This vessel may be chartered and operated by Duke faculty, faculty from other academic institutions and graduate students conducting faculty sponsored research.
R/V Richard T. Barber Details
- 30 ft. cabin
- Usage: Research Only
- Passengers: 16 persons total, normal complement = 6
Rates
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Per Day |
Captain |
Truck Rate |
| Internal (Duke User) | $800.00 | $200.00 | $1.00 / mile |
| External User | $1,008.00 | $252.00 | n/a |
*The “lay day rate” will be allowed when weather precludes use of the vessel in a research capacity. The lay day rate will also be applied to days of overland transport (trailering) to remote work locations.
Technical Specifications
- Length Overall: 30’
- Beam: 10’
- Weight (full fuel, no gear or passengers): 10,000 lbs.
- Person Capacity: 16 Inshore / 6 Offshore
- Maximum Load Capacity (personnel and equipment): 4,732 lbs.
- Draft: Approximately 30” with average load
- Power: Twin Yamaha 300hp 4-stroke outboards with digital controls
- Engine monitors with fuel flow rate
- Fuel capacity: 200 gal.
Features
- Power steering with Raymarine Autopilot
- Non-skid decks
- Deck space for 360° observation, equipment staging or AUV operation
- Bow mounted (removable) tagging platform
- Boom mounts port/starboard for transducer (ADCP, etc.) deployment
- Fully enclosed walk-around cabin
- Dimmable LED deck/walkway lights
- Bow storage locker, Dual aft lockers, dual lockers in cabin
- Fore and aft tow posts with twin SS cross pins
- Dual bow and transom lifting eyes
- Motor cage/tow line guide
- Cabin is insulated and carpeted
- Weather tight sliding cabin doors port/starboard and weather tight hinged door aft
- Shock mitigating forward seats with footrest
- Tow line spool with 300’ of ¾” DBN line and hand brake
- Garelick 4-rung dive ladder and mount
- Four roll-control dive tank holders
- Custom (removable) Cushman Davit with 150’ line and 500 lb. capacity
- Split house/starting battery banks
- 110VAC (30 amp) Shore power system
- Xantrex Prosine 1800 Charger/Inverter (multiple 12V and 110V outlets available while underway)
- ACR RCL-100D Search Light with remote control pad
- Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone
- 406Mhz GPS enabled Category I EPIRB (hydrostatic release)
- Viking 6-person Life Raft with SOLAS A Pack (hydrostatic release)
- SOLAS approved distress signals
- Raymarine SR150 SiriusXM Weather Receiver
- David Clark Wireless Intercom (4-place)
- Whelen WPA112 Loudhailer
- ICOM IC-M504A VHF Radio, Class D DSC
- Raymarine E70024 E127 Multifunction LCD Display, touchscreen, GPS, HD Digital Sounder, Chart Plotter. Wi-Fi synchronization with iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Bluetooth connectivity
- Raymarine RD424D 4kw/48NM Digital Radar
- Raymarine AIS650 Class B AIS Transceiver
- KVH Heading Sensor
- Triple axle galvanized bunk trailer with disc brakes and LED lights
- The vessel is equipped with 6 Mustang Adult USCG Type II (inflatable) PFD’s. If more than 6 persons are to be aboard, the vessel user must provide an appropriate number of additional Type I or Type II PFD’s.
Approximate Vessel Speed, Fuel Usage, Endurance and Range at Various Power Settings:
|
RPM |
SOG (kts) |
GPH |
Endurance (hrs) |
Range (nm) |
| 600 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 154 | 416 |
| 1000 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 77 | 385 |
| 1500 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 49 | 343 |
| 2000 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 27 | 221 |
| 2500 | 11.1 | 11.3 | 17.7 | 196 |
| 3000 | 16.0 | 13.1 | 15.3 | 245 |
| 3500 | 26.5 | 16.3 | 12.3 | 326 |
| 4000 | 32.2 | 22.4 | 8.9 | 287 |
| 4500 | 35.8 | 31.0 | 6.5 | 233 |
| 5000 | 41.8 | 39.0 | 5.1 | 213 |
| 5500 | 50.0 | 53.1 | 3.8 | 186 |
User Manuals
For more information including vessel availability, please email marineops@nicholas.duke.edu.
R/V Kirby-Smith
R/V Kirby-Smith is a 28’ Carolina Skiff with a capacity of 18 passengers that may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel. The Kirby-Smith only operates upon inshore waters and is well suited to exploring shallow water and marsh environments.
R/V Kirby-Smith
R/V Kirby-Smith is a 28’ Carolina Skiff with a capacity of 18 passengers that may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel. The Kirby-Smith only operates upon inshore waters and is well suited to exploring shallow water and marsh environments.
R/V Kirby-Smith
R/V Kirby-Smith is a 28’ Carolina Skiff with a capacity of 18 passengers that may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel. The Kirby-Smith only operates upon inshore waters and is well suited to exploring shallow water and marsh environments.
R/V Kirby-Smith
R/V Kirby-Smith is a 28’ Carolina Skiff with a capacity of 18 passengers that may be employed as either an Inspected Passenger Vessel or an Oceanographic Research Vessel. The Kirby-Smith only operates upon inshore waters and is well suited to exploring shallow water and marsh environments.
R/V Kirby-Smith details
- 28 ft. skiff
- Usage: Research or Transport
- Passengers: 18 (plus operator)
Rates
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Per Hour |
|
|
Internal (Duke User) |
$110.00 |
|
External User |
$138.00 |
Policies
When employed as an Inspected Passenger Vessel the Kirby-Smith may carry passengers for any purpose and must be operated by a USCG Licensed Master. When employed as an Oceanographic Research Vessel, the Kirby-Smith must be engaged solely in research or educational activities and may be operated by faculty or graduate students.
For more information including vessel availability, please email marineops@nicholas.duke.edu.
Reservations & Questions
To discuss vessel capabilities and equipment, or to check availability and reserve a vessel, please contact:
John T. Wilson
252-504-7506
marineops@nicholas.duke.edu
