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Length Overall 109.8 m
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Length waterline 102.4 m
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Depth main deck 10.6 m
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Design Draft 7.2 m
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Power 9,000 kW
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Speed (Open Water) 16.0 kn
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Speed (1.0 m ice) 3.0 kn
The VARD 9 203 is an Antarctic vessel designed for the Chilean Navy to perform multiple missions operating in the Antarctic Polar Circle. The missions include logistics support, search and rescue, and scientific research vessel.