Guangzhou Shipyard International, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and Guangdong Intelligent Unmanned System Research Institute signed a procurement contract for the construction of a comprehensive marine scientific research ship in Nansha.
Watch: Researchers Study Life At Sea Floor Beneath Giant Abandoned Iceberg Twice The Size of Berlin
A huge iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet about two weeks ago. The Polarstern is the only research ship on site and has used the opportunity to sail into the gap between the Brunt Ice Shelf and the iceberg.
Research Vessel Showcases Faroe Islands Capability To Build High-Specification Vessels
Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded classification to the research vessel Jákup Sverri. Built in the Faroese MEST Shipyard, the vessel’s primary task will be to survey in and around the Faroe Islands.
Fincantieri Successfully Delivers The Oceanographic Icebreaker “Kronprins Haakon”
“Kronprins Haakon”, the oceanographic icebreaker which will operate in the polar waters and which was built by Fincantieri for IMR, was delivered in recent days in the Norwegian yard of Vard Langsten.
Wärtsilä Combines Competences To Ensure Ultra-Silent Propulsion For Research Vessel
Wärtsilä will supply an ultra-silent propulsion package for a new research vessel to be built for the Faroe Islands Marine Research Institute, a Faroese Government organisation.
Damen Shipyards Group Selects Trojan Marinex BWTS For Australia’s Next Gen ASRV
After careful evaluation, Damen Green Solutions has designed a ballast water management system (BWMS) for the Government of Australia’s next-generation ASRV.
Duke Receives $11M Gift To Fund New Marine Lab Research Ship
Duke University has received $11 million for the construction and operation of a new state-of-the-art ship that will expand teaching and research capabilities at its marine lab.
First Steel Cut For Australian Antarctic Supply Research Vessel
Marking the commencement of construction of the Damen ASRV a steel cutting ceremony has been held at Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania.
Advanced Polar Oceanographic Research Vessel Delivered To DNV GL
Freire Shipyard has recently delivered the DNV GL classed B.A.P. Carrasco, one of the world’s most advanced polar oceanographic research vessels.