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Construction of Denmark's future research vessel Dana V can begin in April 2025
DTU signs a shipyard contract for the construction of the research vessel Dana V, designed by Danish ship designers. The ship will be used by all research environments in the Danish Realm. Construction of Denmark's future research vessel Dana V can …
Apr 3, 2025 / Vessels
China delivers self-developed deep-sea research vessel
Tansuo 3 is able to conduct operations in polar regions and relic excavations China commissioned at the end of December 2024, an advanced, multifunctional research ship, which is expected to enhance the country's oceanic and polar survey …
Jan 3, 2025 / Vessels
KNUD E. HANSEN develops concept design of an Arctic Research Vessel for DTU Aqua
KNUD E. HANSEN has developed the concept design and, in consortium with OMT, produced an extensive tender design for the 70-meter Arctic Research Vessel, DANA V. KEH presented the design development, features, and some of the technologies used in …
Oct 15, 2024 / Curious
Seaspan Launches Fourth Ship Under the NSS, the Canadian Coast Guard’s State-of-the-Art Science Vessel
Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) launched the Canadian Coast Guard’s flagship science vessel, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, Canada’s newest and most modern research vessel. The fourth ship designed, built and launched by Seaspan under the National …
Aug 21, 2024 / Vessels
South Korea's latest Geophysical Exploration Vessel delivered
In May 2024, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) took delivery of Tamhae 3. Designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS, this is a new geophysical exploration research vessel built domestically by HJ Shipbuilding and …
Jun 12, 2024 / Vessels
PGS Fleet Kick-Starts a Busy European Season
The PGS fleet is gearing up for another busy seismic season in the northern hemisphere, with two Titan-class Ramform vessels and an ultra-high-res 3D spread. Today, the Ramform Tethys picks up the reins on the 2024 Norwegian Sea GeoStreamer X …
May 31, 2024 / Curious
China launches construction of cutting-edge marine research vessel
On Thursday, construction began on a new marine scientific research and teaching support vessel on Changzhou Island in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The vessel will become China's leading scientific research platform in the East China Sea, capable …
May 22, 2024 / Curious
Cutting-edge Research Vessel Delivered To Thailand’s Department of Marine And Coastal Resources
Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has taken delivery of a new state-of-the-art research vessel designed by leading digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther. The Incat Crowther 25, built by Thai shipbuilder Seacrest Marine, will …
Apr 16, 2024 / Curious
RRS Sir David Attenborough Begins Research Mission in the Southern Ocean
A team of scientists are embarking on an ambitious 30-day scientific expedition on board RRS Sir David Attenborough to investigate how carbon dioxide moves and transforms in the Southern Ocean. The ship heads to the Weddell Sea to begin the PICCOLO …
Jan 24, 2024 / Vessels
Glosten completes the 50-m research vessel design for KAUST
Glosten has completed the design for the R/V Thuwal II— KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)’s new 50-meter research vessel optimized for generalized oceanography and tailored to the region’s hot climate. Once built, it …
Nov 7, 2023 / Vessels