The vessel is named 'Barentsburg' and is stationed in the harbour of Barentsburg in Grønfjorden. It has a aluminium hull and a platform at the stern. It is equipped with a steel anchor, 50m mooring rope, a diving ladder, a crane, a winch and a rubber boat with outboard engine. All necessary life-saving equipment is provided and for navigation 'Raymarine' equipment is used.

Operation radius: Isfjorden and adjacent waters
The workboat can be hired for short or longer periods and will be operated by a pilot from Trust Arcticugol. It has space for 9 persons and can be used in Isjorden, around Prins Karls Forland and along the coast within a radius of 200 km around Barentsburg.

Scientific equipment includes a hydrological winch, a SBE 19plusV2CTD probe, a bottom grab and a Sekka disk (30 cm diameter). There is also a fridge, a shower and toilet facilities on board.

Technical information:
Maximum length: 11,55 m
Max. width 3,82 m
Depth in water: 1.1 m
Max. load capacity: 3 t
Optimal speed 10 – 17 knots

Rental information:
Price/hour: 480 NOK
Period of operation: June - September

Contact:
Vitaly Shutko
Manager
9178 Barentsburg
Svalbard, Norway
State Trust "Arcticugol"

Tel/fax: (+47) 79-02-18-14
Mobile: (+47) 95 30 68 86
Email: tourism@bar.arcticugol.ru

(Source: Trust Arcticugol)

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The workboat 'Barentsburg'

Some of the equipment on board
(Both photos: Trust Arcticugol).