ATLANTIS

ATLANTIS (IMO: 9105798) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 272 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367241000
• IMO: 9105798
• Call Sign: KAQP
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: Pleasure/Research

Specifications

• Length: 274 feet (83.5 m)
• Beam: 48 feet (14.6 m)
• Draft: 19.7 feet (6 m)
• Gross Tonnage: 3,240 GT
• Displacement: 3,570 tons

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive: Twin Azimuthing thrusters
• Dynamic Positioning: DP-1 system
• Bow Thruster: Fitted

Shipyard

• Builder: VT Halter Marine (formerly Equitable Shipyard)
• Build Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Year Built: 1997

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
• Operator: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
• Home Port: Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS: Fitted (Class A Transponder)
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Radar: Multiple systems fitted
• Satellite Communications: VSAT, Iridium systems

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Global operations
• Notable Areas: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic and Antarctic regions
• Operational Status: Active research deployments worldwide

Vessel Description

ATLANTIS is a general-purpose oceanic research vessel operated by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. She serves as the primary support ship for the deep-submergence vehicle Alvin, one of the world's most well-known human-occupied research submersibles. The vessel is equipped with extensive scientific laboratory spaces, wet labs, and specialized oceanographic equipment to support a wide range of research missions including biology, geology, chemistry, and physical oceanography. The ship maintains a dedicated A-frame and handling system on her stern specifically designed for Alvin launch and recovery operations. ATLANTIS is capable of sustained blue-water operations and has conducted research missions across all major ocean basins.