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.
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 Education and Research (BMBF) |