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Forskningsfartyget Botnica

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R/V Botnica

The research vessel R/V Botnica is used for coastal sampling in the whole Gulf of Bothnia.

For coastal sampling in the Gulf of Bothnia, UMF's research vessel R/V Botnica is used. The ship is 23.3 meters long, 5.08 meters wide and has a draft of 1.5 meters. The maximum speed is 14 knots. To better withstand ice, the ship is equipped with an extra thick hull in corten steel, with an aluminum superstructure. On board there is room for 12 passengers plus a crew of two.

Två personer står vid en fartygsreling och hanterar en bottenhuggare

UMF staff Mikael Peedu and Mikael Molin sampling benthic fauna as a part of the environmental monitoring program.

ImageAnna Palmbo Bergman

Equipment onboard

  • Manual sampling equipment (water sampler, CTD-probe, bottom sampler, etc.)
  • Echo sounder
  • GPS and DGPS
  • Crane with 300 m wire (lifts 3 tons)
  • Electricity 230/400 V, 20.9 kVA
  • There is also the possibility of transporting a smaller boat on board if needed.


Contact R/V Botnica

  • Call sign: SBZQ
  • MMSI: 265 781 580
  • Tel. (+46) 010-404 81 55
Expedition plans and bookings of UMF's research vessels

Here you can find expedition plans and upcoming bookings for UMF's ships, boats and hovercraft.

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UMF price list

Current pricelist for UMF services and equipment. Updated in 2023, still valid June 2024.

For more information, please contact

Anna Palmbo Bergman
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+46 90 786 79 81

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Latest update: 2024-06-24