R.V. Aora is a versatile 22 m research vessel built to our specifications to fulfill a variety of roles in marine research, surveying, equipment trials and education. A summary of her features is given below.
| Capabilities: | Trawling (single/twin rig), beam/dredge towing, water sampling, acoustic survey, underwater TV work | ||
| Class: | MCA Area Category 1 (Brown Code) Normal operation in MCA Area Category 2 (Brown Code) | ||
| Length: | 22 m | Speed: | 10.2 kn |
| Endurance: | 14 days | Accommodation: | 5 scientists and crew |
| Operators: | UMBSM | Designers: | Macduff Ship Design Ltd |
| Builders: | Macduff Shipyards Ltd | Build date: | 2003 |
| Contact: | Professor R.J.A. Atkinson | University Marine Biological Station, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae KA280EG | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1475 530581 | ||
| Fax | +44 (0)1475 530601 | ||