Class profile
Austral Oceanographic Research Vessel
Argentina - Survey Ship
Class facts
Country
Argentina
Type
Survey Ship
Length
98 m
Displacement
4952 t
Speed
13 kn
Public ships
1
Public description
Austral is an oceanographic research vessel used for Argentine hydrographic and scientific missions. It supports oceanographic work, research cruises and maritime knowledge in the South Atlantic. Its capability is scientific and survey support rather than naval combat power.
Public ships in class
Equipment summary
Propulsion
Diesel propulsion
Other
Oceanographic mission system
Scientific mission system
Support cargo system
secondary