A research vessel tailored
for challenging
expeditions.
Prepared for data collection
Hrimfare has been converted into a research vessel and communication think tank, running on renewable energy. Continously being updated with new scientific sensors, sampling equipment, and laboratory facilities onboard. She serves as the mothership for project "Sailing4Science" with partner assignments during the UN Ocean Decade roll-out up until 2030. Hrimfare is also a "partner member" of the All-Atlantic Floating University, allowing Early Career Ocean Professionals to join us onboard on upcoming expeditions.
Weather station
and metrological
sensors
Anti-collision
AI-image
detection
cameras
Deep freezing
storage
Wet and dry dedicated
lab areas
Renewable power generation and Internet access
Transom:
Crane 100 kg, winch 1000 m,
radar, satellite connection
CTD – Water data monitoring
Water sampling
Sea bed sediment sampling
Ferry Box constant filtration
Nets and
filtrations
Secchi Discs
Micro plasic
trawling
Zodiac
Speed, depth Chirp Sonar transducer
Forward looking sonars
Advanced and frugal equipment
Our concerns for the data collection needed from our ocean have been a driving force when equipping Hrimfare with proper and professional facilities for advanced research assignments. We are preparing her for several large-scale scientific research projects via our concept "Sailing4Science". We also see the need to bridge the gap between science/scientists and the general public and are making expeditions for students, entrepreneurs, politicians, and environmental stakeholders interested in scientific sailing showcase expeditions – including a comprehensive workshop program – allowing the joining crew members to participate in both simple and advanced sample collection (various equipment will be available onboard depending on ongoing scientific research expedition).
Renewable Energy System
One of the benefits of a sailing research lab is of course the minimized risks of polluting the water and air around the vessel when collecting samples. Whether it is disturbing sound, toxic cooling water, emissions, and other substances. A comprehensive renewable energy system is installed onboard, furthermore, electric propulsion is prioritized, but biodegradable fuels will be used for stretches if necessary for transportation and safety reasons.
