The Institute owns and operates two
twin Research Vessels of medium-size (31 m
length, 8 m width and 3.15 m draft with a total
of 17 berths and total tonnage of 193 tons
each).
The R/V "Salsabil" works
mainly in the Mediterranean Sea, while its
sister ship "Yarmouk" works mainly in the Red
Sea region.
These vessels
"Yarmouk" and "Salsabil" are equipped with a
number of modern instruments which are used
effectively in studying the Various Aquatic
Environments by collecting samples of water,
sediments and biota. They are also used for new
fishing grounds in the Egyptian terrestrial
waters.
The following are examples of
these
Yarmouk Salsabil
equipments that are
fitted on the R/V "Salsabil" and
could also be made available
onboard "Yarmouk", when deemed necessary.
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Conductivity, Temperature and
Depth Recorder (CTD).
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Hydrolab for measuring Chlorophyl II,
Salinity, Temperature and nutrients.
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"QTC" equipment for studying and observing
the sea bed.
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"PH" meter and equipment for measuring
water turbidity on various depths.
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Fishing and plankton nets for collecting
life samples from different depths.
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Navigational Equipment,
including: