About R/V Nanuq
R/V Nanuq, the Iñupiat word for “polar bear,” was commissioned in 2019 and is operated by the UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. The vessel features a 1,000-pound hydraulic A-frame, a dive platform, a 13-foot aft deck, and a cruising speed of more than 20 knots. Nanuq supports a wide variety of oceanographic and marine biology research, including the deployment of CTD rosettes, plankton nets, moorings, tow sleds, and other scientific equipment. Her typical operating area includes Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound, with operations in other areas considered through advance project planning and coordination with Captain Brian Mullaly.
The vessel can be reserved and utilized by academic and research organizations. The day rate for Nanuq includes shoreside logistics and administrative support. For more information and to inquire about availability, please contact Captain Brian Mullaly at bmullaly@alaska.edu or 907-224-4306.
Features
The cabin features four bunks for berthing, a dinette table, two forward-facing helm seats, and an aft -facing seat with workstation viewing the back deck. The head is equipped with a pullout shower and the galley contains a 2.7 cubic foot AC/DC refrigerator, as well as a microwave/convection oven. A 4.6 cubic foot So-Low freezer is available for research needs. Nanuq is equipped with a seawater sampling and underway data collection system. Learn more about underway systems.
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The day rate for Nanuq includes shoreside logistics and administrative support. The vessel can be reserved and used by academic and research-oriented organizations. Scheduling preference is given to University of Alaska researchers.
| Vessel Specifications | |
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| Overall Length | 40 feet |
| Beam | 13 feet |
| Draft | 5 feet |
| Performance | |
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| Cruising Speed | 20 plus knots |
| Fuel | 400 gallons |
| Range (based on 20 knot speed) | Up to 400 nautical miles |
| Equipment | Capacity |
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| A-Frame | 1000 lbs SWL |
| Davit | 250 lbs SWL |
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