There are 2 zodiacs onboard with aluminum floors and outboard motor and a dinghy made of synthetic material with paddles.

The zodiacs will be operated by crew members. Usage has to be announced to the chief scientist first.

Everybody has to wear a survival suit in the zodiac.

Survival suits (Helly Hansen E300-2 dry suits) are not present onboard. You need to lend a well-fitting suit from the AWI clothing storehouse. Please also order thermo insoles as well and wear warm socks with the suit.

(Photo:Hansen)



(Photo:Hansen)


Advantages of the survival suit:

  • Cold shock upon the sudden contact with the water is avoided.
  • Uncontrolled breathing possibly under water during the first few seconds will not happen
  • The danger of heart and circulatory system problems is reduced
  • Danger of submersion is reduced.
  • Freezing to death is delayed.
    Core temperature within the body decreases by 2°C in 6h.


Available on board:


2 x DSB 6.5 SR


(Photo Laeisz)


Overall Length                          6,50 (m)                  

Length Inside                            5,30 (m)                  

Beam overall                              2,50 (m)                  

Beam Inside                               1,40 (m)                   

Boat Weight                               310 (kg)                  

Capacity                                      14 (pers)                 

Payload                                   2300(kg)                  

Tube Diameter                            55 (cm)                 

Air                                                5 (Stk/pcs)   Compartments

Fabric                                    Hypalon/Neopren (e) /   Aluminium








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