RV MTA Sismik 1
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The RV MTA Sismik 1 is a decommissioned Turkish research vessel belonging to Istanbul Technical University. She is operated by its Faculty of Maritime for training purposes.[1][2] Originally, she was owned by the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) in Ankara and operated by its division of Geophysical Directorate for subsea geophysical exploration.[3]
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History | |
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Turkey | |
Name | |
Owner | Istanbul Technical University |
Operator | Faculty of Maritime |
Builder | Nazi Germany |
Launched | 18 May 1942, rebuilt 1976 |
Commissioned | 1976 |
Homeport | Tuzla, Istanbul |
Identification |
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Status | In active service as training ship |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Geophysical exploration ship |
Tonnage | |
Length | 56.45 m (185 ft 2 in) |
Beam | 8.80 m (28 ft 10 in) |
Draft | 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in) (max.) |
Installed power | 1,050 hp (780 kW) |
Propulsion | Diesel engine |
Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h) (service) |
Endurance | 25 days autonomous |
Complement | 12 scientists |
Crew | 7 officers and 16 seamen |
Armament | None |
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The ship's crew consists of 7 officers and 16 seamen. Research work is conducted by 12 scientists aboard.[4] She has an autonomous endurance of 25 days.[5]