HEINCKE

FS HEINCKE

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 Education and Research (BMBF)