A well-maintained, older model.
That’s the headline for the condition of 'Dana IV,' which, with a birth certificate from 1981, can be considered a mature vessel by now.
Nevertheless, she is in top condition.
This is what Jesper Sandager, who works at DTU Aqua, a trained ship's captain, and is responsible for the operation of 'Dana IV,' has to sa...
100% hit rate: Denmark's research ship is in top form just before replacement
Denmark's research vessel 'Dana IV' has had water under its keel since 1981. The replacement, 'Dana V,' is soon to be ready in the wings, with the declared goal of bringing the hybrid between shipping and research into the future. But how is Denmark's current research vessel doing on the edge of its retirement?
The research vessel 'Dana IV' has been in use since 1981. It is in top condition for a ship nearly 45 years old, but it is soon to be retired Photo: DTU
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