Vessel Specifications

“Having chartered the Annika Marie for a variety of scientific and engineering endeavors since 1989, we have found the vessel to be seaworthy, well-equipped, and well-suited to operating in the Alaskan Arctic, and her Owner/Captain, Bill Kopplin, to be knowledgeable and accommodating.”

                                                                        Craig Leidersdorf, Principal, Coastal Frontiers Corporation

The vessel is 43 feet (13.2 meters) in length, draws 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) of water, and cruises at 15 knots.  It has twin engines for maximum maneuverability and for safety.  The stern work area is approximately 12 feet (3.7 meters) by 11 feet (4.25 meters).  The transom is removable for deploying or retrieving large instrument packages or diving.  The A-frame can swing forward to the back of the cabin for bringing nets or instruments on board.  The davit on the starboard side can be used for deploying smaller gear such as ADCP or bottle casts.  A five man inflatable Avon rides on top of the cabin and can be used for going ashore or collecting samples away from the vessel. 

The bridge is equipped with radar, two VHF radios, satellite telephone and a fathometer.  A GPS plotter with dual frequency fathometer is used for navigation. An autopilot and GPS compass were installed for the 2015 season.  There are six survival suits on board (more available upon request), a satellite emergency locating beacon and an eight-man survival raft.

There are four bunks forward and a fifth bunk in the main cabin.  A diesel stove provides both heat and is an excellent cook stove with oven.  The boat carries 300 gallons of fresh water, a hot water heater, and shower.  During past projects we have lived on board for up to six weeks.

Inside the cabin is a seven foot workbench for scientific recorders and instruments.  There are storage cabinets underneath the bench and additional storage under the cabin.  There is a 1.5 Kw and a 4 Kw pure sine wave inverter for AC power.  The vessel's equipment operates from dual banks of 12 volt batteries.

The US Coast Guard has approved this vessel as an "Oceanographic Research Vessel" according to Title 46 United States Code 2101 (18), subpart 3.05-3.  As per these requirements, designation is renewed every two years and the vessel is maintained to the specified requirements of the US Coast Guard.

Vessel Characteristics: -See deck plan at end of page.