Overview
The R/V Kalipi is a 29’ aluminum nearshore research vessel specifically built to be effective year round in the inland and nearshore coastal waters of Oregon. The vessel is capable of towing nets, deploying oceanographic equipment and supporting diving operations.
Project Highlights:
In the 2022 field season, the vessel was chartered for 25-day trips by a variety of researchers from all across the university. Projects were largely based out of Newport, OR, this year and included:
- Oceanographic glider deployments
- Hydroacoustic whale studies
- Long-term monitoring of the Oregon Marine Reserves
- Mooring deployment and recovery for nearshore oceanographic instrument packages
We are planning on continuing to support these research efforts and expanding!
Specifications:
- Aluminum hull 29’ x 10’ 6”
- Volvo KAD44 260HP 6 cylinder diesel engine
- 192 US gal diesel fuel tank
- Yamaha T25TLRB 25HP 4 stroke outboard engine
- 12 US Gal Petrol Fuel Tank
- Cruising Speed of 18 Knots in Optimum Conditions
- Kinematics hydraulic deck winch (2,000lbs limit)
- Custom hydraulic Aframe (500lbs limit)
- Open transom with swim platform and ladder
- Mooring cleats capable of lifting the boat with crane (Launching from Crane or Sling)
- Central ADCP well
- Raw water washdown system
- EPIRB, life vests, life raft and survival suits onboard
Features:
- Capacity for up to 7 persons
- Enclosed cabin with forced air heater
- Marine Sanitation Device (Toilet)
- Electronic bottom profiler
- Radar
- Coastal Explorer navigation software
- Manual marine toilet
- Large central table
- 110v inverter with plugins
- Open deck space
- Triple axel trailer
- Forward berthing area for dry storage
- Large central hold in aft deck for wet storage
Operational Limits:
- < 7’ combined seas
- < 15kt winds
- < 40 mile range and up to 30miles offshore
Costs: Day rate + travel expenses
- $850 / day internal with operator + travel
- $1,072 / day external with operator + travel
- $130 / day deckhand fee (if needed)