The McKellar
Research and Transporation Vessel Service
Chu Cho Environmental is proud to offer access to our state-of-the-art scientific research vessel, purpose-built to support a wide range of aquatic and environmental studies.
The Vessel
The McKellar is a 24’ aluminum cabin cruiser with a 325 hp Yanmar inboard diesel. Our vessel is equipped with advanced technology and customizable features, ideal for supporting projects in fisheries, hydrology, marine biology, and ecological monitoring.
Features
High Precision Electronic Equipment
Ample Workspace
Sustainable Operations
Expert Support
Fish Sampling Equipment
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Services
Research Worthy Vessel
Transportation Access
Equipment Deployment
Aquatic Sampling
Fish Sampling
Bathymetic Mapping
Charter Services
Equipment
Gillnet puller (roller style)
Boom and Rope Puller
2 Scotty Down riggers
Sufficient Working Space
Technology
Onboard PC
Onboard Starlink
TimeZero Professional
Furuno Integrated Radar
Furuno DFF3D
TimeZero DFF3D
Stats
Length: 24ft
Weight: 4.31 tonnes
Breadth: 8.5ft
Depth: 4.5 ft
Construction: Aluminum
Propulsion: 325 hp Inboard Yanmar, 25HP Mercury 4 Stroke
Load Capacity: 6 people
Life Craft: 8ft Zodiac
Working Deck: 8' x 8'
Locations
Large lakes and Reservoirs in Central and Northern BC
Northern Interior Lakes
Kinbasket Reservoir
Williston Reservoir
Dinosaur Reservoir
Nechako Reservoir
Pacific Ocean (Prince Rupert, Bella Coola)