SOCIB Research Vessel R/V

A catamaran designed to research the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts

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The SOCIB Research Vessel R/V is a catamaran specially designed for conducting oceanographic studies in the Mediterranean. Its features make it ideal for research work, both in open sea and coastal areas, as well as to support oceanographic research projects nationally and internationally. With a length of 24 meters, it is equipped with the latest technological advances for multidisciplinary research.

Characteristics of the Oceanographic Vessel R/V SOCIB

Main features of the SOCIB Research Vessel R/V

The R/V SOCIB was built at the RODMAN POLYSHIPS shipyard in September 2012.

It is prepared to conduct continuous scientific campaigns of up to 7 consecutive days, combining high performance and comfort with optimal sea behavior.

The R/V SOCIB features a multipurpose laboratory (dry/wet) of 27 m² and a work deck of 60 m² of great versatility.

In campaigns lasting more than 24 hours, it can accommodate up to nine crew members and seven professionals in three double cabins, two single cabins, and two cabins for four people. Additionally, it has a kitchen, laundry, and a spacious dining area.

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Campaign Calendar of the SOCIB Research Vessel R/V

Calendar for the scheduled campaigns

Metocean Data

The R/V SOCIB carries out oceanographic research work in the maritime and coastal areas, mainly in the surroundings of the Balearic Islands and the Western Mediterranean Sea.

Below, the campaigns can be consulted in real-time as well as a history of the various campaigns carried out.

Data can be downloaded in NetCDF and KMZ formats; view the progress of each campaign and figures related to the observations; access the interactive profile viewer; or represent the data with the Dapp application, the ICTS SOCIB's campaign tool.

Services and rates of the SOCIB R/V

Rates applicable to competitive research projects and Ship Time Requests

(costs updated on July 1, 2023)

These rates have been established in line with the cost estimation criteria for operating vessels of the Singular Scientific and Technical Infrastructure (ICTS) Spanish Oceanographic Fleet (FLOTA), according to criteria discussed at the national level in the meetings of the “Costs” Working Group of FLOTPOL. Likewise, these criteria coincide, at an international level, with those applied in different European countries after their analysis within the European Research Vessels Operators Group (ERVO).

These rates exclusively cover the operating costs of the vessel, so there is no profit from its operation.

Daily prices¹ for public bodies:

Navigation for up to 8 hours² (3 crew members): €3,600.00/day
Navigation for up to 8 hours² with kitchen service: €4,600.00/day
Navigation for up to 16 hours (7 crew members): €6,000.00/day.
Navigation for up to 24 hours (9 crew members): €7,600.00/day.
Standby day (mobilization/demobilization) without navigation (>3 crew members): €3,750.00/day.
Standby day (mobilization/demobilization) without navigation (<3 crew members, navigation for up to 8 hours): €1,800.00/day.

¹Prices adjusted to the detailed rate and with the crew indicated in each case, not including possible costs derived from access to ports. The start and end of each campaign will have Palma (Mallorca) as the base port. Any modification to these conditions will be subject to a separate budget.
²Only with entry and exit from the Port of Palma.

Daily prices¹ for private companies/initiatives:

Navigation for up to 8 hours¹ (3 crew members): €5,000.00/day
Navigation for up to 8 hours² with kitchen service: €5,500.00/day
Navigation for up to 16 hours (7 crew members): €9,000.00/day.
Navigation for up to 24 hours (9 crew members): €11,000.00/day.
Standby day (mobilization/demobilization) without navigation (>3 crew members): €5,000.00/day.
Standby day (mobilization/demobilization) without navigation (<3 crew members, navigation for up to 8 hours): €2,500.00/day.

²Only with entry and exit from the Port of Palma

Includes a speed regime never exceeding 12 knots.
For campaigns from 9 to 24 hours, an additional day of mobilization/demobilization in port will be included.
Departures from 9 to 24 hours include meals.
The price does not include VAT.
The base port of the SOCIB Vessel is the Port of Palma (Mallorca), campaigns start once the ship leaves the base port and end once docked at the base port, accordingly, transits are part of the campaigns.
Transits for the development of oceanographic campaigns may have a cost of 100% of the daily rate for that campaign.

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SOCIB Research Vessel R/V Facility in Figures in 2024

Key metrics that allow measuring the impact of the SOCIB R/V's operational activity

oceanographic campaigns

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Pablo Balaguer Huguet

Ocean Observation and ICZM (Integrated Coastal Zone Management) Scientist-Technologist

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Collaboration Networks

The SOCIB Research Vessel R/V Facility actively participates in competitive international, European, national, and regional projects to address the challenges of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Additionally, it collaborates closely with companies, public administrations, and managers to promote a sustainable, science-based management of the marine and coastal resources of the Balearic Islands.