On April 9, proceeded to the launching of the research vessel "Ramon Margalef" in ARMON-Vigo shipyards.
The ship is one of the most advanced laboratories currently floating. Armon Vigo Shipyard built for the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO). The new ship is part of the renovation plan for oceanographic fleet of IEO.
Ramon Margalef the research vessel of 46 meters represents an investment of over 18 million euros. Specially built for oceanographic research missions, fisheries and for the integrated study of ecosystems.
The renovation plan for oceanographic fleet of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) includes the construction of a sister ship of the Ramon Margalef, the Angeles Alvariño (2012).
The Margalef oceanographic work at national and adjacent waters with a range of 10 days and up to 23 people, 12 crew members and 11 researchers and technicians.
The Ramon Margalef emit very low levels of noise radiated into the water, (ICES CRR 209), thus avoiding affect natural behavior of fish that are around. The ship is fully automated operating with fewer crew members but with the maximum security against adverse weather conditions.
The boat has three diesel engines of 1040 hp each and two electric motors of 900 kW engines and optimization system that can increase power without increasing consumption. The Ramon Margalef has dynamic positioning system and an underwater positioning system for underwater vehicles operating in remote sensing (ROV).
The work of Astilleros Armon Vigo has been quite prestigious by the owners and technicians involved in the project, demonstrating once again the extraordinary capacity building of the Dockyard and Shipbuilding Spanish.
