The eco-friendly fisheries science research vessel Tangu 2 will hold a commissioning ceremony on the 19th at the Ara Incheon Passenger Terminal in Incheon and begin full-scale fisheries resource surveys.
According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on the 18th, Tangu 2 is a vessel that replaces the existing 90-ton-class research ship launched in 1997. At 239 tons, it is 2.7 times larger than the previous research vessel. With sleeping quarters for researchers, it can operate around the clock. It is equipped with nine advanced survey instruments, including a water-column temperature and salinity profiler and a scientific fish finder. It features an eco-friendly hybrid propulsion system that uses a diesel engine together with batteries.
Tangu 2 is expected to be used to survey fisheries resources and observe the marine ecosystem in the West Sea region. Specifically, it will monitor fishing ground conditions and red tide situations.
Kim In-gyeong, director-general for fisheries resources policy at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF), said, "We will analyze changes in fisheries resources in our seas more scientifically and contribute to building a foundation for a sustainable ocean and fisheries industry."