HEINCKE

The HEINCKE research ship was put into operation in 1990 and is one of Germany’s medium-sized research vessels. The HEINCKE operating areas are the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. She is fitted with a wide range of equipment for research projects in the fields of biology and hydrography. The vessel is in operation for about 200 days a year for such missions.

Specifications

Length	55 m
Cruising speed	12.5 kn
Endurance (max.)	21 days
Scientific staff (max.)	12 persons
Technical data	HEINCKE manual
Operating areas	North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean
Lead time for cruise proposals	1 year
Owner	Germany, represented by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)