RV Kaharoa II

RV Kaharoa II in San Diego in 2024.
History
New Zealand
OwnerNational Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
BuilderAstilleros ARMON, Vigo, Spain; Skipsteknisk (designers)
Launched2023
HomeportWellington
General characteristics
Class and typeDNV 1A, "Fishing vessel", DYNPOS-AUT, Silent A, Silent F, EO
Tonnage499 tons
Length36.1 m (118 ft 5 in)
Beam9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
Draft3.65 m (12 ft 0 in)
PropulsionYanmar Y6N21AW - 956kW @ 850 rpm. Tier III
Speed10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph) cruising, 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) top speed
Range6,500 nautical miles (12,000 km)
Endurance30 days
Crew6 mariners, 9 science party

RV Kaharoa II is a research vessel operated by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) of New Zealand. The contract for her construction was awarded to Astilleros Armon Vigo in Spain in 2022 as a replacement for the RV Kaharoa, put into service in 1981.[1] She was launched in 2023 and entered service in 2024.

  1. ^ "See construction of the Kaharoa II". Argo. 19 April 2023.