Kavoshgare Khalij Fars

The Kavoshgare Khalij Fars (Persian: کاوشگر خلیج فارس, lit.'Persian Gulf Explorer') is a hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel built in 2017 by the Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization for the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science.[1][2]

History
Iran
NameKavoshgare Khalij Fars
OperatorIranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science
BuilderMarine Industries Organization
Laid down2011
In service4 February 2017
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeResearch vessel
Tonnage555 tons
Length50 m (164 ft 1 in)
Beam10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draft4 m (13 ft 1 in)
Speed15 knots (28 km/h)
Range3,000 nmi (5,600 km)
Endurance45 days

References

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  1. ^ "Iran to Launch First Ocean Research Vessel". 2013-12-16. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  2. ^ "Iran to Build Oceangoing Research Vessel, Unveil Oceanography Software Soon". 2012-12-01. Archived from the original on 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2014-05-27.