A repurposed East Coast fishing trawler, the Martin Bergmann has been operating in the Kitikmeot region of the Central Arctic since 2013. At 18 meters in length and drawing just 3.4 meters, The Bergmann can accommodate 6 researchers and 6 crew on voyages up to 10 days in length.
August 1st – October 1st (weather dependent)
Kitikmeot Region
Length: 18.42 m (60 ft)
Breadth: 5.68 m (19 ft)
Draft: 3.43 m (11 ft)
Gross Tonnage: 94.70
Class of Voyage: Near Coastal 2
Cruising Range: 10 days
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Maximum Speed: 12 knots
Complement: 12
Crew: 6
Berths Available: 6
Crewing Regime: 24 Hours
2-ton retractable A-Frame rated (1800 kg)
Electric science winch w/ Amsteel line
Rosette 6 bottle
Sediment grab
3-ton HIAB knuckle boom crane (2720 kg)
Side or stern mounted line hauler.
Vessel-wide communications system.
4.9 m (16 ft) Rigid Hull Inflatable center console work boat
4.9 m (16 ft) aluminum work boat
Underway sampling capability
Side and bow mounted retractable instrument polls
Swim platform
Dive compressor
ROV
Drone
ARF’s first vessel is named in honour of Martin Bergmann, a legendary scientist and public servant who was crucial to the expansion of Canada’s Arctic research capabilities. Bergmann, who passed away in 2011, held a variety of scientific leadership roles within the federal government, including as Director of National Resources Canada’s Polar Continental Shelf Program. Bergmann had a relentless spirit and passion for the North, and was a mentor to researchers and a friend to communities he served.
The Martin Bergmann played an important role during Parks Canada’s search for the Franklin Expedition’s two lost ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. Due to its Arctic home port, the Martin Bergmann was responsible for at least 80 percent of territory surveyed during the Parks Canada missions.
Learn more about the R/V Martin Bergmann and our other vessels through our interactive vessels map.