page_title: RV Belgica (A962)
hierarchical_section_title: RV Belgica (A962)
caption_attribution_description: English: RV A962 Belgica, oceanographic ship IMO 8222563 Launched: 5th July 1984 at the Boel Yards (shipyard), Temse, and christened by H.R.H Queen Fabiola Length: 50.90 m Width: 10.00 m Depth: min./max. 4.20 m/4.55 m Gross registered tonnage: 765 t Net registered tonnage: 232 t Water displacement: 1132 t Call sign: ORGQ Propulsion: ABG diesel engine of 1150 KW (or 1570 HP) type 6 MDZC-1000-150 A electrical engine of 82 KW as auxiliary propulsion 1 bow and 1 stern propeller, hydraulically driven, 150 KW each variable pitch propeller Speed: 12 knots Power supply: 2 diesel propelled alternators of 275 KW - 325 KVA, 440 V, 60 Hz diesel propelled group of 100 KW - 125 KVA, 440 V, 60 Hz no-break static transformer and regulator 220V - 15 KVA, 50 Hz In order to obtain the best operating conditions, the rolling of the ship can be limited by an anti-roll stabiliser (passive roll tank) with a content of 10 tonnes of water.
context_page_description: RV Belgica is a Belgian research vessel which was built in 1984. She is manned by the Belgian Naval Component and is in active service.
context_section_description: RV Belgica is a Belgian research vessel which was built in 1984. She is manned by the Belgian Naval Component and is in active service.
caption: Belgica, September 2003
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