Dana (IV) is the primary Danish research vessel. It entered service in 1981, where it replaced the research vessel Dana (III). Originally built for the

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, but transferred to the

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under the

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in 2007. The ship is rigged as a deep sea stern trawler and fully equipped with facilities for fisheries and hydrographical research. Primary areas of operation are the

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and

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. It is expected to remain in active service until replaced by a new research vessel, Dana (V), in 2025.Claus Krikegaard (6 April 2021)
Dana V er nu på vej
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{{reflist Research vessels of Denmark Ships built in Denmark 1980 ships