COMPLETION OF INTEGRAL RENOVATION OF IEO “FRANCISCO DE PAULA NAVARRO”
The oceanographic research vessel Francisco de Paula Navarro has been delivered to Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) after overcoming successfully the trial period.
Fluidmecanica has designed oceanographic winches and A-frame adapted to the characteristics and dimensions of the vessel, which has led to a considerable improvement of its scientific capacity. Hydraulic winch with double drum for 4000 m (Ø6 mm) of stainless steel cable and another 4000 m (Ø8 mm) of coaxial cable, over a rotating platform that allows operations from starboard and aft.
Fluidmecanica Sur performed the project management of this remodeling.