Country: United States
Class, [Type]: Pathfinder, [AGS].
Builder: Halter Marine Corp, U.S.A.
Launch date: 21 October 1996.
Commission date: 20 February 1998.

Displacement ( tons ): 4.762 full load.
Dimensions ( metres ): 100,1 x 17,7 x 5,8
Main machinery: diesel-electric: 4 x EMD/Baylor diesel generators ( 11.450 hp ), 2 x GE CDF 1944 motors ( 8.000 hp ).
Speed ( knots ): 16.
Range ( miles ): 12.000 at 12 knots.
Complement: 25 + 27 scientists.

Comment: This ship, and the others from the class, are the replacements for the Robert D Conrad class ships. Contract to build these units was awarded in 1991. It carries three multi-purpouse cranes, and a variety of oceanographic equipment, including towed sonars. ROVs may be carried.

Similar units:
 TAGS60 Pathfinder