Hydrographic Boats
The Instituto Hidrográfico has several types of boats equipped with state-of-the-art technology suitable for a wide range of hydro-oceanographic works.
Auxiliary Boats
Type Atlanta
- UAM Atlanta
- UAM Fisalia
General Characteristics:
- Length: 15,2 m
- Beam: 5,2 m
- Draft: 1,45 m
- Pontal: 2,45 m
- Displacement: 39 t
- Maximum speed: 14 knots
Operational Capabilities:
- Coastal hydrographic surveys (single or multi-beam eco-sounder)
- Side-scan sonar surveys
- Light seismic surveys of continuous reflection
Hydrographic Boats
Type Orca
- LH Orca
- LH Roaz
General Characteristics:
- Length: 7,64 m (Orca) / 8,64 m (Roaz)
- Beam: 2,28 m
- Draft: 0,40 m
- Pontal: 2,9 m
- Displacement: 4 050 kg (Orca) / 4 400 kg (Roaz)
- Maximum speed: 30 knots
- Maximum number of persons: 8 (Orca) / 10 (Roaz)
Operational Capabilities:
- Port hydrographic surveys (single or multi-beam eco-sounder)
- Support for water sampling
- Coastal and estuarine missions in moderate weather conditions
- Towed side-scan sonar surveys
Type Gaivota
- LH Gaivota
- LH Mergulhão
General Characteristics:
- Length: 8,5 m
- Beam: 2,7 m
- Draft: 0,6 m
- Pontal: 2,9 m
- Displacement: 4,2 t
- Maximum speed: 15 knots
Operational Capabilities:
- Inner-water surveys (single or multi-beam eco-sounder)
- Support for inner-water samples
