en.Wedoany.com Reported - US research institution Inkfish held a keel-laying ceremony at Vard shipyard in Romania for its new research vessel, which is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2028.

The vessel measures 100 meters in length and 20.7 meters in width, with a maximum speed of 15 knots. It will be capable of seabed mapping, submersible support, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations. The research vessel can support two manned submersibles and one ROV rated to a depth of 6,000 meters. The ship will also be equipped with a hybrid propulsion system and can accommodate up to 70 crew members and scientists. Onboard equipment includes an aft A-frame, a large maintenance hangar, an offshore crane with active wave compensation, and a hydroacoustic survey system for high-resolution seabed mapping.

The construction cost of the research vessel is €200 million (approximately $230 million). The construction of this research vessel will further enhance Inkfish's operational capabilities in deep-sea scientific research, providing new platform support for marine science studies.

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