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Image: Mattias Pettersson

The hovercraft Arctica

When the ice neither bears nor bursts, the hovercraft Arctica can be used for sampling in coastal areas.

Umeå Marine Research Centre's hovercraft Arctica is available in winter for coastal sampling and assignments in the Gulf of Bothnia. It is 5.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide. The maximum speed is 30 knots over ice and 20 knots over water.

UMF Umeå marina forskningscentrum

The hovercraft Arctica on its way home after a successful water sampling.

ImageMattias Pettersson

Equipment

  • Manual sampling equipment (water sampler, CTD probe, etc.)
  • GPS/Radar
  • Safety equipment
  • Specially adapted trailer for transport

Contact Arctica

  • Call sign: 7SA2080
  • MMSI: 265 019 260
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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Phone
+46 90 786 79 81

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Latest update: 2024-06-24