Our Ships
Originally built for the demands of the North Pacific and Bering Sea winter crab fisheries, Norseman Maritime Charters commissioned the redesign of the 108’ R/V Norseman in Summer 2005. The goal? To fold the best qualities of a tested ship into a new vision for research and expedition charters. With excellent results, the vision expanded, and a re-fit of Norseman’s sister ship, the 115' R/V Norseman II, was completed in the Spring 2007.
The result--- two exceptional U.S. registered vessels specifically designed for extended research and expedition charter. Quality workmanship combine with the ships’ exceptional range, rugged construction and sea keeping abilities has resulted in vessels that are reliable in a wide range of conditions, safe, efficient and flexible. Each ship has ample dry storage room and two walk in freezers. These vessels are designed and operated to complete the mission.
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Overall Specifications:
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Norseman |
Norseman II |
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(Download Spec Sheet For Norseman) |
(Download Spec Sheet For Norseman II) |
L. O. A. |
108 ft. |
115 ft. |
Beam |
28 ft. |
28 ft. |
Draft |
13 ft. |
13 ft. |
Decks |
3 |
3 |
Gross Tonnage |
197 |
194 |
Propulsion |
850 hp Cat Diesel |
850 hp Cat Diesel |
| Speed |
10 Knots |
11.5 Knots |
| Endurance |
90+ Days |
90+ Days |
| Range |
10,000 miles |
10,000 miles |
Fuel Capacity |
40,000 gal. |
44,000 gal. |
| Fuel Consumption (@ 8 Knots) |
450 gpd. |
450 gpd. |
Freshwater Capacity |
4,500 gal. |
13,500 gal. |
| Fresh Water maker Capacity |
1,200 gpd. |
1,200 gpd. |
Electric Generators |
1 - NL 40 kW |
1 - NL 55 kW |
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1 - CAT 90 kW |
1 - CAT 90 kW |
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1 - CAT 135 kW |
1 - CAT 165 kW |
| Electric Power |
110 Volt AC |
110 Volt AC |
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208 Volt AC 3 ph |
208 Volt AC 3 ph |
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480 Volt AC 3 ph |
480 Volt AC 3 ph |
| Hydraulic Boom Crane |
20,000 lbs .Capacity SWL @ 20' 10,000 lbs.
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24,000 lbs .Capacity SWL @ 20' 10,500 lbs. |
| Stern mounted A-Frame |
SWL 5,000 lbs. |
SWL 7,000 lbs. |
| Hydraulic Deck Winch |
2,000 lbs., line pull |
2,000 lbs., line pull |
| Deck Winch Wire |
1,000 ft.3/8 wire |
1,000 ft. 1/2 wire |
| Anchor Winch Wire |
75 fathoms ground gear |
115 fathoms ground gear |
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| Deck Area |
1,400 sq ft. open deck |
1,600 sq ft. open deck |
| Skiff Launching Ability |
27 ft. rigid |
27 ft. rigid |
| Removable Side Rails |
No |
Yes, allows for easy step through access to launched tenders |
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| Accommodations |
5 researcher cabins capable of sleeping 12 (can be configured to accommodate 20 depending on needs), plus separate quarters for 8 crew
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| 5 researcher cabins capable of sleeping 12 (can be configured to accommodate 20 depending on needs), plus separate quarters for 8 crew |
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| Toilet & Shower |
7 separate units each with a toilet, shower, and vanity |
7 separate units each with a toilet, shower, and vanity |
| Dinning Accommodations |
Separate guest and crew messes |
Separate guest and crew messes |
| Walk in Freezer |
400 cu. ft. |
No |
| Walk in Cooler |
300 cu. ft. |
300 cu. ft. |
| Sewage Treatment System |
Type II MSD CG Approved |
Type II MSD CG Approved |
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| Electronics |
| Radar: Furuno 1510D, Furuno Navnet VX2 radar & plotter |
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Radar: Furuno 48 mile and 72 mile |
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| GPS: Furuno GP-32, Northstar 952X |
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Navigation Plotter |
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AIS: Simrad |
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Depth Sounders: Furuno FCV-292 color sounder, Furuno FE 881 II recording sounder |
Depth Sounders: Simrad Paper Machine, Furuno Dual Band |
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| Furuno FS4000 SSB, Furuno FS4001 SSB, Stephens SEA 222 SSB, two Standard VHF |
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Two Single Side Bands, Two VHFs |
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| One Icom, three portable hand-held VHF radios, Iridium satellite phone |
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Fleet 55 Satellite Phone, Iridium Satellite Phone, C - Satellite, Portable hand-held VHF radios |
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