Brand: Frank
The Frank Pram 40 is a highly advanced research vessel designed for a wide range oftasks in coastal and inland waters. It is a 12m hybrid catamaran with a beam of 4.2m, capable of carrying a crew of up to 5 people plus scientific personnel and equipment.Some of the key features of the Frank Pram 40 include:1. Dual fuel engines: Powered by both diesel and electric propulsion systems, the vessel is highly efficient and eco-friendly, with significantly lower fuel costs and carbon emissions compared to traditional vessels.2. Multibeam echosounder: The vessel is equipped with the latest multibeam echosounder technology, enabling rapid and detailed bathymetric surveys.3. Sub-bottom profiler: A sub-bottom profiler is also installed, which allows the vessel to map the seafloor in high resolution and depths of over 200m.4. Work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle (wROV): The Frank Pram 40 has a work-class Remotely Operated Vehicle (wROV) on board, which is capable of handling a variety of tasks including subsea inspection, maintenance and repair.5. Scientific research facility: The vessel has a fully equipped laboratory and conference room on board, designed to support scientific research and collaboration.6. High endurance: The Frank Pram 40's hybrid propulsion system gives it a range of up to 1200 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 10 knots. It also has a very shallow draft, which allows it to operate in shallow coastal waters.All in all, the Frank Pram 40 is a versatile and innovative research vessel, well-suited to a wide range of marine research and survey applications.