NOAA Ship DISCOVERER
Deck Machinery
E Deck Fantail Arrangement
F Deck Fantail Arrangement
DISCOVERER's fantail area is kept relatively clear for gear stowage. There is room for research vans to be set up if necessary. Aft cranes have the capability of loading most portable labs and in some cases (light) conex shipment containers.
| Location | SWL | Wire Type | Wire Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFT Stbd | 8 tons @ 10' from base, boomed and gibbed full | 3/4" 8/19 IRWC | 1/4" |
| AFT Port | 8 tons @ 10' from base, boomed and gibbed full | 3/4" 8/19 IRWC | 1/4" |
| Boat Crane | 5,300 @ 12 Ft. | IRWC | 5/8" |
| Bow Crane | 7,300 lbs @ 28 Ft. | 1/2" 8/19 IRWC | 1/2" |
| Designation | Associated Winches | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Stern | Fore & Aft Markey Deep Sea | 19 ft height 14 ft width 12 ft Outboard Ext |
| Stbd. | Forward Markey | 10 ft height 8ft Outboard Ext |
| Designation | Wire Type | Wire Size | Amount | Breaking Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Markey | 2-layer EM | 0.322" | 7,175m | 10,000 lbs |
| Aft Markey | 2-layer EM | 0.322" | 5,400m | 10,000 lbs |
| Deep Sea (Fore) | IRWC | 9/16" | 10,900m | 32,500 lbs |
| Deep Sea (Aft) | IRWC | 1/2" | 11,575m | 25,700 lbs |