OCEANXPLORER Freire Shipyard

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The 87.1m/285'9" research vessel OCEANXPLORER (ex.ALUCIA 2,VOLSTAD SURVEYOR) was built in 2010 by Freire Shipyard and was originally used as a deep sea survey vessel. She has naval architecture and exterior styling by Skipsteknisk (ST-Design). The 2018 conversion in the Netherlands involved UK-based Gresham Yacht Design, who provided input on her appearance and layout.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF OCEANXPLORER: ~Submarine and helicopter hangars ~Scuba dive centre ~Cutting-edge dry and wet marine research labs ~State-of-the-art media centre ~Dedicated ROV bay ~Extensive cruising range for remote operations ~Air conditioning ~Wi-Fi

As the successor to 55.7m/182.7ft ALUCIA, OCEANXPLORER is designed be used for ocean research and an integral part of the Blue Planet documentary series produced by Ocean X along with BBC studios and filmmaker James Cameron.

EXTERIOR

The aft deck is fitted with a 40-ton A-frame and a 40-ton crane for the safe launch and retrieval of submersibles, equipment and other large vehicles.

The upper deck aft has room for loading and storing shipping containers 6m/20ft - 12m/40ft in length.

The foredeck is a sizeable helideck that has hangar storage underneath, ensuring that a helicopter is always available on board.

OCEANXPLORER Specifications

Type/Year:	Freire Shipyard/2010
Refit:	2019
Beam:	18.0m (59'1")
L.O.A.:	87.1m (285'9")
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Builder/Designer:	Gresham Yacht Design, Freire Shipyard
Locations:	Directory

INTERIOR

The interiors have yet to be revealed by the shipyard.

Yacht Accommodation

The accommodation layout has yet to be revealed by the shipyard.

Amenities and Extras

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