Vessels and Boats
The Research Vessel “Janan” is a generous donation presented to QU by H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of State of Qatar. For Qatari Environment researchers in general and marine studies in particular, Janan is a dream that has come into reality. The Vessel is equipped with stunning, cutting-edge technologies in the field of oceanic sciences, and is expected to advance marine environmental studies and research in Qatar and the Gulf Region as well.
The “Janan” inherits a rich legacy of research and studies conducted by the “Mukhtabar Al Bihar”, which had been sailing in Qatari Waters for more than 3 decades. The new vessel was built in the Vigo shipyard of Freire, the world-famous manufacturer of scientific research vessels, in cooperation with Qatari experts so that it complies with Qatar’s Environmental conditions.
Janan launches a new era of research that is expected to attract new Qatari scholars who will conduct further studies on Qatar’s waters and its natural resources. Students and faculty will also benefit from Vessel’s modern technologies and laboratories. Qatar and its people are proud about the future and potential of “Janan”.
Janan Specifications
The Janan has an overall length of 42.8m, breadth of 10m, gross registered tonnage of more than 1000 tones, maximum draught of 3.7m (which will allow it to reach the shallowest areas of the Arabian Gulf), normal cruising speed of 12.5 knots, and maximum speed of 14 knots. The vessel can sail for 21 days, and accommodate a total of 30 technical and scientific staff.
Main Features
The “Janan” is second-to-none in the Gulf Region, and can sail in the waters of the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Gulf. It can sail on a non-stop journey of approximately 4500 kms. It is equipped with two main engines, allowing it to work near oil and gas platforms, has the ability to function on generators without relying on the major engines, and contains an advanced system to stabilize the vessel using satellites. It has 5 sophisticated research laboratories, and electrical generators. Facilities also include a sewage treatment unit, water desalination plant, an ER for medical emergencies, and a diving room.
