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Image: Mattias Pettersson

The hovercraft Arctica

When the ice neither bears nor bursts, the hovercraft Arctica can be used for sampling in coastal areas.

Umeå Marine Research Centre's hovercraft Arctica is available in winter for coastal sampling and assignments in the Gulf of Bothnia. It is 5.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide. The maximum speed is 30 knots over ice and 20 knots over water.

UMF Umeå marina forskningscentrum

The hovercraft Arctica on its way home after a successful water sampling.

ImageMattias Pettersson

Equipment

  • Manual sampling equipment (water sampler, CTD probe, etc.)
  • GPS/Radar
  • Safety equipment
  • Specially adapted trailer for transport

Contact Arctica

  • Call sign: 7SA2080
  • MMSI: 265 019 260
Expedition plans and bookings of UMF's research vessels

Here you can find expedition plans and upcoming bookings for UMF's ships, boats and hovercraft.

For information about bookings, please contact:

Anna Palmbo Bergman Chemist
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Phone
+46 90 786 79 81
Latest update: 2025-03-13