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Ship FALKOR IMO 7928677 MMSI 319005600 2

Posted by Chris Houghton on April 5, 2021 at 1:18am in Ships
FALKOR (IMO: 7928677) is a Research/Survey Vessel that was built in 1981 (40 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Cayman Is.
It’s carrying capacity is 555 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 5.5 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 82.9 meters and her width is 13.02 meters.
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  • Hans Fairhurst April 21, 2021 at 1:46am
    FALKOR did research on the Perth Canyon just off our coast a few years ago. Some great videos were shown live at the time.
    Their info page here https://schmidtocean.org/cruise/perth-canyon-first-deep-exploration/
    Perth Canyon: First Deep Exploration - Schmidt Ocean Institute
    Perth Canyon is one of Australia’s subsea treasures. Yet many of its deeper reaches remained unexplored, until Falkor's visit with a deep-diving ROV.…
  • David Slater April 7, 2021 at 3:04pm
    Great shot Chris. Thats a huge ping pong ball!
  • André Belleau April 6, 2021 at 9:38pm
    Great photo Chris
  • Howard - Liverpool April 6, 2021 at 7:46am
    Nice shot Chris - something a little different for you
    • Chris Houghton > Howard - Liverpool April 8, 2021 at 9:41am
      Yes Howard looks Ok for an 20 Year old ex Fisheries Vessel
  • Jack Dryden April 5, 2021 at 9:43am
    Nice one Chris
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