MARINE ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SHIP

Marine Acoustic Research Ship(MARS) is a specially designed vessel to carry out marine acoustic, marine geological, meteorological, physical, chemical oceanography and geological research. The ship has many special features besides being a low noise/vibration platform suitable for acoustic measurements at sea.

Principal Particulars
Length Overall (m) 85.06
Breadth (m) 12.80
Depth (m) 8.40
Draught (m) 3.67
Displacement (t) 2050
Dead Weight (t) 500
Speed (kt) 16
Endurance (nm) 6000 at 16 kts
Fuel Capacity (t) 231
FW Capacity (t) 116

Marine Acoustic Research Ship

Marine Acoustic Research Ship Technical Know How

Propulsion Machinery Power Generation
Main Engine 2 Nos. 1930 HP
at 514 RPM
Generator 2 X 500 KW
2 X 350 KW
Accommodation
Officers 10
Scientist 16
Sailors 70

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India's first Marine Acoustic Research Ship was designed and built by GRSE in the mid 90's