A-906 Tydeman

Country:  Netherlands

Class, [Type]: Tydeman, [AGS].

Builder: Merwede, Hardinxveld, Giessendam, Netherlands.

Launch date: 18 December 1975.

Commission date: 10 November 1976.

Decommission date: 03 June 2004.

Displacement ( tons ): 2.977 full load.

Dimensions ( metres ): 90,2 x 14,4 x 4,8

Main machinery: diesel-electric: 3 x Stork-Werkspoor 8-FCHD-240 diesel generators ( 3.690 hp ) + 1 engine ( 2.730 hp ); diesel: 1 x Paxman ( 485 hp ).

Speed ( knots ): 15.

Range ( miles ): 15.700 at 10,3 knots, 10.300 at 13,5 knots.

Complement: 62 ( 8 officers ) + 15 scientists.

Radar: Navigation: Racal Decca, I band.

Callsign: PAUA ()

Comment: able to operate with oceanographic cables up to 7000 meters deep, has six laboratories and space for two 20 feet standard containers. It normally operates in the Atlantic.