Principal Characteristics

Length, molded 66'-0"
Beam, 18’ 6”
Draft, 5’ 6”
Fuel oil capacity (approx.) 2,400 gallons
Maximum speed (calculated) 12.0 knots
Minimum speed 3.0 knots
Maximum height (approx.) 26'

Machinery

Main engine: Twin 8V92 T1 Detroit Diesels

Equipment

Starboard Davit: 1,000 lb. capacity
Port and Starboard Pinger Pole

Communications

ICOM 172 Range radio NUWCNET
Raymarine RAY 45 Marine VHF
Standard Horizon 6Y2150 Marine VHF w/ remote on the fly bridge

Electrical Power

Twin Nor-Pro/Yanmar 40 kw generators
220v single phase with DanaGen GSC400 automatic controllers and sound enclosure

Electronics

Raymarine (2) RL80C displays
Raymarine RL70 display on fly bridge
Raymarine M92693 Radar (75-mile range)
Raymarine (2) Raystar120 GPS
Raymarine E120 display
Raymarine SR100 Sirius weather receiver
Raymarine AIS650 Class B AIS receiver
Raymarine ST7001 Auto Pilot
Raymarine DSM300 Depth sounder
Raymarine DSM400 Depth sounder
Raymarine M1500 Monitor
Airmar P200WX weather station with Marstrone display

Science Capabilities

Interior of vessel is heated
Upper deck lab – approx. 81 sq. ft.
Lower deck lab – approx. 40 sq. ft.
Work deck area – approx. 200 sq. ft.
For 24-hour operations a five-man crew is needed.
Tiburon can accommodate an additional five more scientists or engineers for the 24-hour missions comfortably.