Vessel Specifications
Length Overall
28 meters
Crew Capacity
15 crew + 10 scientists
Operational Range
Coastal & near-shore waters
Speed
10 knots cruising
Endurance
10 days at sea
Year Built
2020 (Commissioned)
Research Equipment & Facilities
Modern equipment for coastal research and monitoring
Echo Sounder
Single and multi-beam systems for bathymetry and fisheries assessment.
Water Sampling
Niskin bottles and sampling equipment for water quality analysis.
Lab Station
Onboard workstation for sample processing and preliminary analysis.
GPS & Navigation
Modern navigation and positioning systems for accurate survey work.
Sampling Gear
Plankton nets, sediment samplers, and biological collection equipment.
Data Logging
Digital data acquisition systems for environmental monitoring.
Research Capabilities
Coastal Surveys
Environmental monitoring, water quality assessment, and coastal ecosystem studies along Kenya's shoreline.
Fisheries Research
Artisanal fisheries surveys, catch assessment, and small-scale stock monitoring in coastal waters.
MPA Monitoring
Marine protected area surveys, biodiversity assessment, and conservation effectiveness monitoring.
Training Platform
Student training cruises and capacity building for marine science education programs.
