RV Onnuri

RV Onnuri is one of the Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI)'s research vessels. She was built in Bergen, Norway in 1991 by Mjellem & Karlsen Verft AS and designed by Skipsteknisk AS. She has been used to supply Korea's Antarctic research station (King Sejong Station) as well as undertaking oceanographic research in the Pacific Ocean. She has a sister ship, Eardo, also operated by KORDI.[2][3][4]

History
NameOnnuri
OwnerKorean Ocean Research and Development Institute
Port of registry South Korea
BuilderMjellem & Karlsen Verft AS, Skipsteknisk AS, Bergen, Norway
Launched1991
Completed1992
Identification
StatusOperational
Notes[1]
General characteristics
TypeResearch Vessel
Length63.8 m (209 ft)
Beam12 m (39 ft)
DecksTwo main engines (2 × 1,160 kW)
Speed15.4 knots (28.5 km/h; 17.7 mph)
Range10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km; 12,000 mi)
Crew16 + 25 Scientists
Notes[1]

References

  1. "OnnuriVessel Details and Current Position". Marine Traffic. 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  2. "New Page 3".
  3. "Home". kordi.re.kr.
  4. "ALIAS". Archived from the original on 2008-08-02. Retrieved 2009-02-15.
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