Research vessels
The IOLR operates research vessels and small survey craft suitable for a wide range of research, monitoring and surveying activities in the eastern Mediterranean and on Lake Kinneret.

R/V Shiqmona R/V Shiqmona – operating in the eastern Mediterranean; suitable for all types of oceanographic research including deep water operations, coring and trawl towing.

R/V Etziona R/V Etziona – operating in the eastern Mediterranean; suitable for coastal research, environmental monitoring and hydrographic surveys.

R/V Lillian R/V Lillian - operating on Lake Kinneret; landing-craft design for access to shallow water.

R/V Hermona R/V Hermona - operating on Lake Kinneret.

R/V Adva R/V Adva – suitable for near-shore and inland water surveys.

For information on the use of IOLR research vessels contact: Giora Boxer
Deputy Director for Operations and Logistics