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Bilim 2

Owner	METU IMS - Middle East Technical University; Institute of Marine Sciences
Operator	METU IMS - Middle East Technical University; Institute of Marine Sciences
Contact person	Ferit BINGEL
Address	Middle East Technical University, Institute of Marine Science, P.O.BOX 28, Erdemli, 33731, Mersin, Turkey
Telephone	+90 3245212115
Fax
Website	http://www.ims.metu.edu.tr/Sayfa.php?icerik=Makale&mid=30
Email	bingel@ims.metu.edu.tr
Observations	Unknown

Main Dimensions
Length	40.36
Main Vessel Activity
Main Activity	Multiple activities
Operating area	Black Sea; Mediterranean Sea
Capacities and Working Spaces
Gross Tons	433
Range, Speed and Endurance
Range (n mi)	6500
Speed Cruise (kt)	9.5
Speed Max (kt)	11.5
Endurance (days)	45
Accommodation
Crew	12
Scientists	14
Air Cond (yes/no)	yes
CTD Specifications:
CTD Make	Sea-Bird Model 9
CTD Fluorometer	yes
CTD Rosette	12 bottles of 5 litre
Underwater Vehicle Capabilities:
Underwater Vehicles Supported	Mini Rover Benthos MK II
Fixed Equipment
Navigation and Communication:
Communications	Telephones (VHF Scanti 64 channels, VHF SHIPMATE RS 8000, VHF ICOM IC-M2 portable 88 channels),
Global Positioning System Equipment	Satellite Navigation and Global Positioning System (Magnovax MX 100)
Oceanographic:
Winches	Winches (number): 5
Vessel Construction and Maintenance Supervision
Charter availability	No
Vessel classification	null