The white wooden motorboat Aade built in 1974 is on the move exclusively in the waters all around the North Sea island Helgoland. It runs out every single day to take samples for the Helgoland Roads long time investigation. This data row delivers high resolution of chronological and spatial data – it exists since 1962 and grasps physical and biological factors.
Moreover, the crew of the Aade collects biological material for scientific experiments. For it the motor boat is equipped with a crane system, plankton nets and a water sampling module. The Aade is the biggest "Börteboot" of Helgoland – the wooden boats are typical for the North Sea island. They bring passengers of ferries and holiday ships to the island and they are used also as fishing boats. The Aade carries, by the way, the name of a bay before the Helgolander dune.
Expeditions with the smaller vessels of the Alfred Wegener Institute require shorter periods of planning. We do, though, recommend to submit proposals in due time. Proposals for Aade are sent directly to the contact person.
| Port of Registry | Helgoland |
|---|---|
| Length | 12.5 metres |
| Width | 3.9 metres |
| Max. draught | 1.5 metres |
| Max. displacement | 20.91 tons |
| Empty weight | 19.56 tons |
| Commissioning AWI | 1974 |
| Engine | MWM |
| Engine power | 115 PS (one engine) |
| Range | Day tours |
| Max. speed | 9 knots |
| Operation area | Around Helgoland |
| Crew | 2-3 |
| Days on Sea per year (2013) | Day tours at stations plans |
| Shipyard | Bootswerft Hatecke Freiburg/Weser, Deutschland |
| Scientists per day / long term sailing | none |
