April 2021: Delivery of the OCEA OSV 190 SC-WB “NNS LANA” for the Nigerian Navy

The Nigerian Navy took possession of its latest and most advanced OSV 190 SC-WB, a hydrographic and oceanographic research vessel from OCEA's line of auxiliary vessels. The vessel will ensure the following missions:

• Coastal and deep-sea scientific research and studies (hydrography, oceanography)
• Fishing control
• Surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone
• Assistance and supplies to other boats
• Helicopter winching operation
• Towing of ships.

To carry out her missions, the ship is equipped with high-performance technical and scientific systems and equipment, in particular:

• A deep water multibeam echosounder
• A single beam depth-water sounder
• A side scan sonar
• A current meter
• Means of sampling, storage and analysis of water, fish and sediment
• Laboratory hardware and software
• A 7,60 m Surface Vehicle equipped for data surveys along the coasts in small and very shallow waters.

Thus, OCEA OSV 190 SC-WB NNS LANA is equipped with the most up-to-date, accurate and high-performance sensors, to meet all mission requirements in coastal, deep sea and offshore waters.

Characteristics​

• length: 
  60.00 m
• capacity: 
  40 Crew + 10 Personnel and Scientific staff
• speed: 
  14 knots
• endurance: 
  20 days