Breaking the Ice on Arctic Research
chemical and biological experiments, analyze sediments and prepare the deployment of autonomous instruments.The CCGS Amundsen is unique in its dual role, performing icebreaking and escort duties in the St. Lawrence Seaway in winter and Arctic science in the summer. Double duty means that all scientific equipment that is not part of the vessel must be loaded and installed on the Amundsen before the start of the annual Arctic expedition. Then, at the end of the expedition season, all equipment and collected samples are packed up and offloaded from the ship during an eight-day demobilization period.The
BRIN Taps Shipbuilder PIRIOU for Research Vessel Pair
approximately 3,700 GT• Diesel-electric propulsion• Accommodation capacity: 46 persons• Unlimited navigation• Missions: hydrography, bathymetry, marine geology and geophysics, physical and chemical oceanography, fisheries research, coring and environmental observation• Scientific equipment: multibeam echosounder, side-scan sonar, ADCP, CTD, thermosalinograph, ROV capabilities and deployment of scientific workboats• Area of operation: Indonesian waters and the South China SeaCRV – Coastal Research Vessel• Multi-mission coastal research vessel• Length overall:
Survey of Coral Sea Marine Park Begins
Scientists on board CSIRO research vessel Investigator are preparing to conduct a dedicated deep-sea survey of marine life in the Coral Sea Marine Park, off the coast of Queensland.This new research voyage will use RV Investigator’s extensive suite of scientific equipment including deep towed camera, eDNA sampler, trawls and sleds to explore biodiversity and better understand ecological changes.The research will be led by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, with support from Parks Australia, Bush Blitz and The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, and in collaboration with a
Ifremer’s French Oceanographic Fleet Welcomes New Research Vessel
under the hull housing all the acoustic transducers that will enable it to explore and map the seabed and water column. It also has laboratories and a scientific PC.The vessel will feature an oceanographic marine telescopic main crane at the stern for marine use for launching and retrieval of scientific equipment and general maneuvering at the stern of the vessel. In addition, it will have an A-type stern gantry, a T-type side gantry. For scientific fishing operations, this vessel will also have two trawling winches and a removable net drum.“The Anita Conti represents a decisive step towards
MacArtney Supplies Fully Integrated Clean Lab Solutions to the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
with EMS, a long-standing MacArtney distributor in Spain. EMS is known for its expertise in customized systems and familiarity with Sea-Bird Scientific instrumentation. In India, MacArtney’s local distributor, Ms Deekay Marine Services, supports commissioning and service of the Sea-Bird Scientific equipment, ensuring responsive, on-site technical support throughout the system’s lifecycle
REV Ocean Finds Ship Management Partner for New Expedition Vessel
innovation board will evaluate and recommend research projects for REV Ocean to pursue and ensure the highest scientific standards and research quality onboard.The vessel can accommodate 106 people, of which around 50-65 will be crewed, depending on the planned operations. The ship features scientific equipment, such as echo sounders and sonars to study fish and other marine species, an advanced eco-harvesting trawl sampling system for selective live catch of biomass and pelagic samples, a submarine, an advanced ROV, and multiple on-board laboratories.The vessel will undergo final outfitting later
£4M Investment to Enhance Marine Robotics Research Capabilities
and carbon. These will be integrated into autonomous underwater vehicles such as gliders and NOC’s Autosub Long Range (ALR).These advances will be made available to the UK marine science community through the UK’s National Marine Equipment Pool, the largest centralized marine scientific equipment pool in Europe, as part of the National Marine Facilities, managed by NOC.“By accelerating the adoption of sensor innovation, this investment will help position the UK at the cutting edge of marine research capabilities,” says FMRI Program Director Kristian Thaller. “It will
University of North Carolina Wilmington Orders Research Vessel from All American Marine
2,100 rpm, the propeller-driven vessel will achieve a transit speed of 21 knots and a fuel-efficient survey operation speed of 1.5 knots. The large fuel capacity of 1,500 gallons ensures extended operational range and endurance.The vessel will feature state-of-the-art navigation, communication and scientific equipment, including a Kongsberg ADCP electronics suite and a fixed WASSP multibeam system to facilitate comprehensive oceanographic and biological research. The vessel’s design includes large wet and dry lab spaces, live-aboard quarters for up to 10 personnel and the capacity to accommodate 20
All American Marine Launches New Research Vessel for NOAA
is a covered flybridge on the upper deck, allowing vessel operations from a higher elevation while conducting research missions. The top deck also features an InterOcean conduction wire winch, a hauling winch and a Morgan 300.4 crane. The main deck features an adjustable A-Frame for launching scientific equipment. Additional features of the research vessel include both a wet laboratory for examining specimens and a dry laboratory for processing data. On board the vessel’s main deck is a fully equipped galley and comfortable dinette with a settee/bunk, kitchenette and wet head.Ron Wille, All American
February 2026
