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Global pandemic leads to innovative solutions for Australia’s new icebreaker
How do you respond when you’re in charge of delivering one of the world’s most advanced icebreaker vessels in the middle of a global pandemic?This is the challenge Serco RSV Nuyina project director, David Astbury, has faced this year, with …
Dec 17, 2020 / Curious
Australia’s newly completed icebreaker RSV Nuyina embarks on sea trials
Australia’s newly completed icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has left the Netherlands port of Vlissingen to commence trials in the North Sea.This marks the start of a month-long Sea Trials Phase and an important milestone for all involved in the icebreaker …
Nov 24, 2020 / Vessels
ICE Marine Design: Icebreaker Commissioning
After a month-long journey of nearly 7000 kilometres, Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina (CruiseMapper) has recently arrived at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding’s shipyard for the final stages of testing and commissioning. She is expected to be …
Oct 6, 2020 / Vessels
Giant Australian Icebreaker Heads to Vlissingen for Sea Trials
Damen has been working on the Australian Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) since 2016. A floating laboratory icebreaker that will carry out research in the Southern Oceans and around Antarctica. After the initial construction of the vessel at …
Aug 31, 2020 / Vessels
Watch: Australia’s new icebreaker on the move
Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina (CruiseMapper) is bound for final commissioning and sea trials in the Netherlands, surviving its first underwater scrape in the process.One of the world’s most advanced scientific research vessels, the Nuyina has …
Aug 10, 2020 / Vessels
Virus forces Aust icebreaker trial shift
Coronavirus restrictions in Europe have forced Australia's new icebreaker to be moved thousands of kilometres for final sea trials.The $529 million RSV Nuyina was on the verge of being completed at a shipyard in Romania but specialists have been …
Aug 6, 2020 / Vessels
Sea trials of Australia’s new icebreaking research and supply vessel Nuyina delayed by COVID-19
The Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) announced that sea trials of Australia’s new icebreaking research and supply vessel (RSV) “Nuyina” (see also CruiseMapper) have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Picture courtesy: Damen …
May 5, 2020 / Vessels
New plan for Australian Antarctic shipping
The Australian Antarctic Division will use the MPV Everest to resupply its Antarctic stations and sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island next summer.The Ice-Class Multi-purpose vessel is operated by Dutch company Maritime Construction Services and is capable …
Apr 16, 2020 / Curious