Research Vessels

Research vessels. A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship or boat designed. Research vessel types. Hydrographic survey Oceanographic research Fisheries research Naval research Polar research Oil exploration. Hydrographic survey. A hydrographic survey ship is a vessel designed to conduct hydrographic research and survey. Oceanographic research. Oceanographic research vessels carry out research on the physical. Fisheries research. A fisheries research vessel (FRV) requires platforms which are capable of towing different types of fishing nets. Naval research. Naval research vessels investigate naval concerns. Polar research. Polar research vessels are constructed around an icebreaker hull. Oil exploration is performed in a number of ways.