The new research vessel for the Greenland Institute of NaturaL Resources was delivered by its Spanish builder at the end of 2021 and broke its delivery trip to call in the Faroe Islands. The 61.4-metre, 16.3-metre breadth Tarajoq is designed by Skipsteknisk and built at Astilloros Balenciaga as a fully ice-strengthened research vessel and specially equipped to operate in this challenging part of the world. Tarajoq is one of the best outfitted vessels of its kind anywhere in the world, and can tow research trawl gear down to 2,300 metres. Fitted out for both demersal and pelagic trawl operations, Tarajoq is also able to carry out acoustic research with electronics deployed using a drop keel to keep clear of surface noise, as welL as environmental research and sampling duties. Accommodation is for up to 32 crew and scientists.
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