MV Alucia
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| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | MV Alucia |
| Port of registry | Marshall Islands |
| Builder | Auroux, France |
| Launched | 1974 |
| Identification | IMO number: 7347823 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 418 tons |
| Length | 51.77 metres |
| Beam | 11.88 metres |
| Draft | 4.43 metres |
| Depth | 5.51 metres |
| Installed power | 1,600 horsepower |
| Propulsion | 2 x Cummins KTA50M2 |
| Speed | 10 knots |
| Capacity | 22 |
| Crew | 11 |
MV Alucia is a heavy lift ship with a launch platform for diving and submersible operations.
History
Alucia was built as a heavy lift ship with a launch platform for diving and submersible operations in 1974 in Auroux, France as the RV Nadir. In 1984 it was purchased by IFREMER and in 2004 by DeepOcean Quest.[1] It has a large helicopter deck and two submarines, the Triton 3300/3 and the Deep Rover 2, both rated for a maximum depth of 1,000 meters.[2]
In 2011, Alucia was involved in the search for Air France Flight 447.[3] In 2014, it was used during the filming of David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef television series.[4]
References
- ^ Fraser Yachts appointed to handle sale of MV Alucia SuperyachtNews.com December 1, 2009
- ^ MV Alucia Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
- ^ What Happened to Air France Flight 447? New York Times May 4, 2011
- ^ Lanternfish to light up lens of Sir David Attenborough during Cairns visit Cairns Post November 4, 2014
External links
- Alucia Alucia Productions