Progress in R/V SOCIB construction
As can be seen from the enclosed photos the construction of the research Catamaran SOCIB advances as expected. The hulls are almost completed, the engine in position and the deck and the bridge have been recently also fixed to the hulls.
On February 10th, the catamaran left the hangar for the shipyard since construction has reached 70%. We have reviewed in situ the road map for the next 2 months, that includes mostly the layout of the interiors and the installation of the fixed scientific equipment such as A frame, winches, cranes, acoustic sounder and ADCP among others.
- SOCIB Cat Facts Sheet
- Photographies of the February 2012 visit to Rodman Polyships shipyard in Vigo.
