Facilities
Research Vessels
R/V GALAXEA
The Research Vessel Galaxea (SR 3049Z) is a 12m work boat, installed with an “A-Frame” and winch along with 600m of steel cable. The vessel is capable of carrying a maximum of 12 pax onboard, including the 3 crew members: the steersman, engine driver and deckhand/safety diver.
The boat is installed with navigational aid. Cruising speed is about 15 knots. The vessel is equipped with an A-frame and hydraulic winch that can lift loads up to 400 kg.
PIONER MULTI 3
Pioner Multi 3 (SZ 20592C) is a 5.5m powerboat, equipped with a 60HP outboard engine and with the Garmin E250 depth sounder installed. The powerboat is capable of carrying a maximum of 6 pax on-board, inclusive of 2 crew, namely the steersman and deckhand. Pioner Multi 3 has a cruising speed of 10knots and has a shallow draft of approximately 0.3m which makes it ideal for conducting reef/shore landing or shallow water projects.
The vessels are manned by a steersman, an engine driver and a deckhand. Between the three crew, they have over 20 years’ experience navigating and working in Singapore waters and supporting marine science research.
