Country: USA.
Class, [Type]: Pathfinder, [AGS].

Callsign: NGKK (     )

Builder: Halter Marine Corp, USA.
Laid down: 18 August 1992.
Launch date: 7 October 1993.
Commission date: 5 December 1994.

Displacement ( tons ): 4760 full load.
Dimensions ( metres ): 100 x 18 x 6.
Main machinery: diesel-electric: 2 x GE CDF 1944 motors ( 8000 hp ).
Speed ( knots ): 16.
Range ( miles ): 12000 at 12 knots.
Complement: 28 + 28 scientists.

Comment: This vessel is operated by the U.S. government and used only on non-commercial government service.