Semi-rigid inflatable boat Zífio
The launch-boat
ZÍFIO is at the service of the Department of Oceanography and Fisheries
(DOP/UAç) since 1999.
This Marshall boat is 5.64 m long being specifically for coastal research (it supports mostly scientific scuba-diving work) around the islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge.
This launch is equipped with a Yamaha engine (90 cv) and it can speed up to 35 knots at 5,500 rpm. It has a wide prow where all the equipment for 5 scuba divers can fit easily. The maximum number of people allowed in this launch is 6 (including 1 skipper, required for boat’s manoeuvre).
MAIN DIMENSIONS
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5.64 m |
PROPULSION
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Yamaha (supplementary) |
90 HP |
CAPACITY/AREA
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Free deck space |
40
l 2,5 m² |
CRUISING
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Cruising speed Maximum speed |
40
miles 77 knots 35 knots |
ACCOMMODATION
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Scientists |
1 5 |
For more information, contact the skipper Renato Bettencourt (rmartins@notes.horta.uac.pt) and/or the scientist in charge Pedro Afonso (afonso@notes.horta.uac.pt).
The average cost of operation inputed for this boat is 50,000 PTE per day.
The launch-boat ZÍFIO is coordinated by the IMAR - Institute of Marine Research, namely the Centre of IMAR of the University of the Azores.
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