NOAA Ship ALBATROSS IV

Deck Equipment

Winches

Trawl Winch
- Quantity: 2
- Manufacturer: New England Trawler
- Drive: Electrohydraulic
- Line Speed: 215 ft./min.
- Maximum pull: 16,000 lbs
- Drum Capacity: 6,000 ft. of 7/8" wire rope
Dredge Winch
- Quantity: 1
- Manufacturer: New England Trawler
- Drive: Electrohydraulic
- Line Speed: 185 ft./min.
- Maximum pull: 4,000 lbs.
- Drum capacity: 3,900 ft. of 5/8" wire rope
Oceanographic Winch
- Quantity: 1
- Manufacturer: New England Trawler
- Drive: Electric
- Line Speed: 200 ft./min.
- Maximum pull: 3,500 lbs.
- Drum capacity: 6,000 ft. of 3/8" wire rope
Hydrographic Winch
- Quantity: 1
- Manufacturer: New England Trawler
- Drive: Electrohydraulic
- Line Speed: 250 ft./min.
- Maximum pull: 3,800 lbs.
- Drum Capacity: 20,000 ft. of 1/4" wire rope

Cranes and Booms

Fixed Length Boom
- Quantity: 1
- Manufacturer: Marine Hydraulics Inc.
- Boom Length: 35 ft.
- Location: Boat Deck, Aft
- Lifting Capacity: 10,000 lbs.

A-Frame and J-Frame

Movable Gantry
- Quantity: 1
- Clearance over the side: 11 ft.
- Location: Stern
Hydrographic Winch A-Frame
- Quantity: 1
- Type: Movable
- Clearance over the side: 13 ft.
- Location: Starboard Boat Deck, Frame 64
Aft J-Frame
- Quantity: 1
- Type: Movable
- Clearance over the side: 8 ft.
- Location: Starboard Main Deck, Aft

Ground Tackle

Bower anchor
- Quantity: 2
- Type: Stockless
- Weight (each): 2,000 lbs
Anchor Chain
- Quantity: 2
- Size and type: 1.5 in. stud link
- Length: 105 fathoms

Boats

Utility/Rescue Boat
- Quantity: 1
- Length: 16 ft.
- Manufacturer: Hurricane Zodiac
- Propulsion: 35 hp outboard motor

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