Installation of windows, propellers and other key construction milestones were hit recently as the vessel continues its journey to becoming a seaworthy research platform.
The propellers are 2x 4000mm 5 blade CPP (controllable pitch propellers) optimised for SILENT-R notation. Each is 46 meters long and weighs over 40 tons.
The props will be connected to 4x Wärtsilä 8L26, 2.7 MW each, and 2x 3200 kW ea. Electric main propulsion motors with SILENT R notation.
