The Coastal Research
Vessel Island Link
Island
Link
is a modern semi-displacement fiberglass Cape Island style vessel. Certified to
operate up to 20 nms from shore without weather restriction. A large heated dry
lab area offers protection during cold/inclement weather operations. The Island
Link measures 45 ft overall and cruises at 10-15 kts. The vessel can be
available for year round operations.
Vessel
Particulars:
Official
Number:
821347
Port
of Registry:
St.
Andrews, NB
Gross
Tonnage:
27.82
Year
Built:
1999
Hull:
42 x 15.8 ft Dixon semi-displacement FRP hull
Builder:
Dixon Marine Group, Lower Woods Harbour, Nova Scotia
Machinery:
Cummins
8.3 Ltr Diesel, 430 HP
Speed
10-15 kts
Range:
300 nm
Certification
Transport Canada Hometrade III, Not more than 20 nms from shore, New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia. No weather limits.
Passengers
48
plus 2 crew
Research
Equipment
Each
vessel is equipped with modern communications and navigation including DGPS.
The following equipment is available on an as needed
basis, additional requirements can be met with prior notice.
-Stern
mounted 1000 lb capacity A-frame and winch.
-Dive
platform
-Electric
Hauler
-14
ft inflatable boat with 20 HP outboard motor
-Weather
station with data logger
-Portable
generator for additional AC power