DANIEL BERNOULLI

DANIEL BERNOULLI (IMO: 9778715) is a Dredging vessel sailing under the Luxembourg flag. It has an overall length of 308 feets and a beam of 72 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 253350000
• IMO: 9778715
• Call Sign: LXUC
• Flag State: Luxembourg
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 7,765 GT
• Deadweight: 2,100 DWT
• Length Overall: 121.6 m
• Beam: 21.0 m
• Draft: 6.0 m
• Year Built: 2016

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster (Azipod)
• Dynamic Positioning: DP-2 Class

Shipyard

• Builder: Vard Braila / Vard Søviknes
• Country: Romania / Norway
• Delivery Year: 2016

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Luxembourg Government
• Technical Manager: EUMETSAT / Associated Research Operations
• Commercial Manager: European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) affiliated operations

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Global Ocean Operations
• Operational Focus: North Atlantic, Arctic, and Southern Ocean meteorological and oceanographic research missions
• Port of Registry: Luxembourg

Vessel Description

DANIEL BERNOULLI is an oceanographic and meteorological research vessel operating under the Luxembourg flag, designed to support scientific missions across open ocean environments. The vessel is equipped to conduct atmospheric and oceanographic data collection in support of weather forecasting and climate research programs. Built to a high specification for offshore scientific operations, she features a diesel-electric propulsion system with azimuth thrusters providing enhanced maneuverability and a DP-2 dynamic positioning system suitable for station-keeping during scientific deployments. The vessel supports the collection of real-time meteorological and oceanographic data, contributing to global numerical weather prediction models. Her design reflects modern research vessel standards with dedicated laboratory spaces and equipment deployment capabilities suited for sustained deep-ocean scientific work.