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| Ship name = ''Belgica''
  
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'''''Belgica''''' is a [[Belgium|Belgian]] research vessel which was built in 1984. She is manned by the [[Belgian Naval Component]] and is in active service under command of [[corvette captain]] [http://www.mil.be/navycomp/cv/index.asp?LAN=nl&ID=80&FILE=cvtext&MENU=1&PAGE=1 Luc De Maesschalck].
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'''''Belgica''''' is a Belgian research vessel which was built in 1984. She is manned by the [[Belgian Naval Component]] and is in active service under command of [[corvette captain]] [http://www.mil.be/navycomp/cv/index.asp?LAN=nl&ID=80&FILE=cvtext&MENU=1&PAGE=1 Luc De Maesschalck].
   
 
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''Belgica'' is {{convert|51.12|m|ftin}} long, with a beam of {{convert|10.00|m|ftin}} and a draught of {{convert|4.60|m|ftin}}.<ref name=Belgica/> Assessed at {{GT|765}}, {{NetT|232}},<ref name=Board>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/tour.php |title=Welcome on board |publisher=Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> she has a displacement of 1,200 tons.<ref name=Belgica>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.be/navycomp/units/index.asp?LAN=nl&FILE=unittext&ID=669&MENU=174&PAGE=1 |title=A962 Belgica - Oceanografisch Onderzoekingsschip |publisher=Belgian Military |language=Dutch |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> The ship is propelled by a {{convert|1570|hp|kW}} [[Anglo Belgian Corporation|ABC]] 6M DZC1000-150 diesel engine, driving a [[kort nozzle]] [[ducted propeller]].<ref name=Warships/> She has a {{convert|150|kW|hp}} [[bow thruster|bow and stern thruster]] and a {{convert|82|kW|hp}} electric motor.<ref name=Belgica/>
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''Belgica'' is {{convert|51.12|m|ftin}} long, with a beam of {{convert|10.00|m|ftin}} and a draught of {{convert|4.60|m|ftin}}.<ref name=Belgica/> Assessed at {{GT|765}}, {{NetT|232}},<ref name=Board>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/tour.php |title=Welcome on board |publisher=Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> she has a displacement of 1,200 tons.<ref name=Belgica>{{cite web|url=http://www.mil.be/navycomp/units/index.asp?LAN=nl&FILE=unittext&ID=669&MENU=174&PAGE=1 |title=A962 Belgica - Oceanografisch Onderzoekingsschip |publisher=Belgian Military |language=Dutch |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> The ship is propelled by a {{convert|1570|hp|kW}} ABC 6M DZC1000-150 diesel engine, driving a [[kort nozzle]] [[ducted propeller]].<ref name=Warships/> She has a {{convert|150|kW|hp}} bow and stern thruster and a {{convert|82|kW|hp}} electric motor.<ref name=Belgica/>
   
 
''Belgica'' has an endurance of {{convert|20000|nmi}} at {{convert|12|kn}}. Her maximum speed is {{convert|13.5|kn}}.<ref name=Board/> She is fitted with a [[Kongsberg]] EM 1002 and EM 3002 [[sonar]] and an acoustic doppler current profiler. There are five laboratories on board. Power is provided by two diesel powered generators of {{convert|275|kW|hp}} each.<ref name=Belgica/>
  
''Belgica'' has an endurance of {{convert|20000|nmi}} at {{convert|12|kn}}. Her maximum speed is {{convert|13.5|kn}}.<ref name=Board/> She is fitted with a [[Kongsberg]] EM 1002 and EM 3002 [[sonar]] and an acoustic doppler current profiler. There are five laboratories on board. Power is provided by two diesel powered generators of {{convert|275|kW|hp}} each.<ref name=Belgica/>
   
 
==History==
  
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''Belgica'' was built by Boelwerf, [[Temse]]. She was launched on 6 January 1984 and commissioned on 5 July 1984.<ref name=Warships>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldwarships.com/warships_belgium.htm |title=Belgium |publisher=World Warships |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> Her homeport is Zeebrugge. She is allocated the [[IMO Number]] 8222563, [[MMSI Number]] 205218000 and [[Pennant number]] A962. ''Belgica'' uses the callsign ORGQ.<ref name=Marine>{{cite web|url=http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shipdetails.aspx?mmsi=205218000 |title=BNS BELGICA |publisher=Marine Traffic |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref>
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''Belgica'' was built by Boelwerf, Temse. She was launched on 6 January 1984 and commissioned on 5 July 1984.<ref name=Warships>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldwarships.com/warships_belgium.htm |title=Belgium |publisher=World Warships |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref> Her homeport is Zeebrugge. She is allocated the [[IMO Number]] 8222563, [[MMSI Number]] 205218000 and [[Pennant number]] A962. ''Belgica'' uses the callsign ORGQ.<ref name=Marine>{{cite web|url=http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shipdetails.aspx?mmsi=205218000 |title=BNS BELGICA |publisher=Marine Traffic |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref>
   
 
''Belgica'' is operated by the [[Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models]] (MUMM) and crewed by the Belgian Naval Component. Her homeport is Zeebrugge.<ref name=Mumm>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/index.php |title=An oceanographic research ship and service provider |publisher=Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref>
  
''Belgica'' is operated by the [[Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models]] (MUMM) and crewed by the Belgian Naval Component. Her homeport is Zeebrugge.<ref name=Mumm>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/index.php |title=An oceanographic research ship and service provider |publisher=Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models |accessdate=5 October 2010}}</ref>

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For other ships of the same name, see RV Belgica.
RV Belgica (A962)
RV Belgica
Belgica, September 2003
Career Naval Ensign of Belgium
Name: Belgica
Owner: State of Belgium
Operator: Belgian Naval Component
Builder: Boelwerf
Launched: 6 January 1984
Commissioned: 5 July 1984
Homeport: Zeebrugge
Identification: Pennant Number A962
IMO number: 8222563
MMSI Number 205218000
Callsign ORGQ
Status: In active service as of 2010
General characteristics
Class & type: Oceanographic research ship
Tonnage: 765 
232 NT
Displacement: 1,200 tons
Length: 51.12 m (167 ft 9 in)
Beam: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draught: 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in)
Depth: 5.70 m (18 ft 8 in)
Propulsion: Diesel engine
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) (service)
13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph) (maximum)
Range: 20,000 nautical miles (37,000 km; 23,000 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement: 30
Armament: None

Belgica is a Belgian research vessel which was built in 1984. She is manned by the Belgian Naval Component and is in active service under command of corvette captain Luc De Maesschalck.

Description

Belgica is 51.12 metres (167 ft 9 in) long, with a beam of 10.00 metres (32 ft 10 in) and a draught of 4.60 metres (15 ft 1 in).[1] Assessed at 765 , 232 NT,[2] she has a displacement of 1,200 tons.[1] The ship is propelled by a 1,570 horsepower (1,170 kW) ABC 6M DZC1000-150 diesel engine, driving a kort nozzle ducted propeller.[3] She has a 150 kilowatts (200 hp) bow and stern thruster and a 82 kilowatts (110 hp) electric motor.[1]

Belgica has an endurance of 20,000 nautical miles (37,000 km; 23,000 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph). Her maximum speed is 13.5 knots (25.0 km/h; 15.5 mph).[2] She is fitted with a Kongsberg EM 1002 and EM 3002 sonar and an acoustic doppler current profiler. There are five laboratories on board. Power is provided by two diesel powered generators of 275 kilowatts (369 hp) each.[1]

History

Belgica was built by Boelwerf, Temse. She was launched on 6 January 1984 and commissioned on 5 July 1984.[3] Her homeport is Zeebrugge. She is allocated the IMO Number 8222563, MMSI Number 205218000 and Pennant number A962. Belgica uses the callsign ORGQ.[4]

Belgica is operated by the Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models (MUMM) and crewed by the Belgian Naval Component. Her homeport is Zeebrugge.[5]

In 2013 mechanical problems caused the aging vessel to be taken out of service for four weeks, which prompted the Belgian government to plan its replacement by 2017.[6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "A962 Belgica - Oceanografisch Onderzoekingsschip" (in Dutch). Belgian Military. http://www.mil.be/navycomp/units/index.asp?LAN=nl&FILE=unittext&ID=669&MENU=174&PAGE=1. Retrieved 5 October 2010. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Welcome on board". Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models. http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/tour.php. Retrieved 5 October 2010. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Belgium". World Warships. http://www.worldwarships.com/warships_belgium.htm. Retrieved 5 October 2010. 
  4. ↑ "BNS BELGICA". Marine Traffic. http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shipdetails.aspx?mmsi=205218000. Retrieved 5 October 2010. 
  5. ↑ "An oceanographic research ship and service provider". Management Unit of North Sea Mathematical Models. http://www.mumm.ac.be/EN/Monitoring/Belgica/index.php. Retrieved 5 October 2010. 
  6. ↑ jvt (27 October 2013). "Onderzoeksschip Belgica wordt binnen vier jaar vervangen" (in Dutch). De Standaard. http://www.standaard.be/cnt/dmf20131027_00810981. Retrieved 27 October 2013. 

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