Technical details
A-Frame
- Triplex 20 tonne A-frame for deploying large equipment.
- Provides a means of deployment and retrieval whilst keeping the equipment clear of the ship.
- Height of 9.4 m, width of 5.3 m and is capable of swinging 170 degrees.
Main working crane
- Can lift 25 tonnes at a reach of 12 m and 5 tonnes at 20 m
- Situated to reach the entire aft deck.
- Note that the main crane cannot be operated at sea.
Stores crane
- Located on the forward deck and used to resupply the ship.
- Capable of lifting 5 tonnes at a reach of 10 m.
Utility crane
- Aft deck utility cranes are located on each side of the ship.
- The utility crane is used for moving and deploying equipment.
- They have a capacity of 5 tonnes at 10 m.
Technical details
A-Frame
The mooring anchor is prepared on the back deck of RV Investigator. Image: Michael Watson.
- Triplex 20 tonne A-frame for deploying large equipment.
- Provides a means of deployment and retrieval whilst keeping the equipment clear of the ship.
- Height of 9.4 m, width of 5.3 m and is capable of swinging 170 degrees.
Main working crane
- Can lift 25 tonnes at a reach of 12 m and 5 tonnes at 20 m
- Situated to reach the entire aft deck.
- Note that the main crane cannot be operated at sea.
Stores crane
- Located on the forward deck and used to resupply the ship.
- Capable of lifting 5 tonnes at a reach of 10 m.
Utility crane
- Aft deck utility cranes are located on each side of the ship.
- The utility crane is used for moving and deploying equipment.
- They have a capacity of 5 tonnes at 10 m.