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Noosfera (Ukrainian: Ноосфера, lit. 'Noosphere') is a polar supply and research ship operated by the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine. Until 2021, she was operated by the British Antarctic Survey and named RRS James Clark Ross.
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RRS James Clark Ross at Rothera wharf | |
History | |
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Ukraine | |
Name | Noosfera |
Namesake | research in the noosphere by Vladimir Vernadsky |
Owner | National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine |
Operator | National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine |
Acquired | 2021 |
In service | August 2021[1] |
Homeport | Odesa, Ukraine |
Identification | IMO number: 8904496 |
Status | In service |
United Kingdom | |
Name | RRS James Clark Ross |
Namesake | James Clark Ross |
Operator | British Antarctic Survey |
Builder | Swan Hunter, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom |
Launched | 1 December 1990 |
Sponsored by | HM Queen Elizabeth II |
Out of service | March 2021 |
Homeport | Stanley, Falkland Islands |
Identification |
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Fate | Sold to National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine |
Notes | [2][3][4] |
General characteristics | |
Type | Research vessel |
Tonnage | 5,732 GT |
Displacement | 7,767 tonnes (loaded) |
Length | 99.04 m (324 ft 11 in) |
Beam | 18.85 m (61 ft 10 in) |
Draught | 6.30 m (20 ft 8 in) |
Propulsion |
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Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) |
Endurance | 57 days |
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Complement | 11 officers, 15 crew and up to 50 scientific personnel |
RRS James Clark Ross was constructed at Swan Hunter Shipbuilders in Wallsend, UK and was named after the British explorer James Clark Ross.[5] She replaced the RRS John Biscoe in 1991. She was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1 December 1990.[6]
In March 2018, RRS James Clark Ross was due to sample the marine life around the world's biggest iceberg, A-68, but was unable to reach the site due to sea ice conditions.[7]
After 30 years' service, James Clark Ross was sold to the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine, in August 2021.[8]
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