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Faculty of Science

Marine Research Vessel

Side view of the boat at sea
The RV John Strickland at sea

The Marine Research Vessel (RV) John Strickland is used to support UVic Science research and teaching and can be booked by groups both on and off campus. The RV Strickland was built for UVic in 1975 and is designed for the complex coastal waters of British Columbia.

Facilities & research equipment

The Strickland can accommodate 2 crew and up to 10 scientists for local day trips and 3 crew and 3 scientists for overnight cruises. Operations of the Strickland are limited to within 30 km of shore and with not more than 160 km between suitable ports of refuge. It is not suited for open ocean work.

Facilities:

  • open deck work area
  • aft wet lab
  • small mess area that can be used as a dry lab
  • galley and head
  • small amount of storage space
  • four berth forecastle 
  • full range of safety, positioning and communications equipment

Research equipment:

  • 450 kg capacity A-frame derrick with multi-purpose winch can accommodate a 1,500 m wire rope or cable
  • articulated hydraulic boom with capacity of 450 kg at 8 m full extension
  • 3.8 m Zodiac with 25 hp outboard motor for project support and shore access

Vessel specifications

  • overall length: 16 m (52')
  • maximum beam: 4.5 m (14'6")
  • maximum draught: 2.6 m (8')
  • tonnage: 39.9
  • propulsion: Single screw, 275 hp diesel 18" hydraulic bow thruster
  • cruising speed: 8.5 knots
  • maximum speed: 10 knots
  • hull type: Welded aluminum
  • generator: 35 kva 220/110 VAC
  • endurance: 10 days at 12 hr/day operation

Bookings

For more information and for bookings, email Alyssa Nguyen, director of administration, or call 250-721-7060.