TE KAIHŌPARA
Specifications
Owners: The University of Auckland
Designer: Teknicraft Design
LOA: 15.9m
Beam: 5.6m
Draft: 1.5m
Passengers: 8 live aboard - 25 day trip
Cruise Speed: 18-20
Fuel Capacity: 2500 Litres
Survey: MNZ, Part 40C and Part 40A
Engines: 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 Marine Diesel
Propulsion: Fixed Pitch Propeller
Construction: Marine Grade Aluminium
Launched: January 2022
TE KAIHŌPARA Overview
Te Kaihōpara was constructed for The University of Auckland. The primary role of the craft is for research, survey and educational missions, led by the University of Auckland’s Institute of Marine Science, based in Leigh. This is the first vessel constructed for this client.
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