Danish naval architecture firm Knud E. Hansen has unveiled the first images of a new multi-disciplinary research vessel ordered by the Danish National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua). The vessel, which will be named Dana V, is scheduled to enter service in 2027. It will replace the...
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VESSEL REVIEW | Tamgu No 8 – Korean science institute welcomes fisheries research vessel to fleet
South Korea’s Daesun Shipbuilding and Engineering has handed over a new research vessel to the country’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, for operation by the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS). Named Tamgu No 8 (탐구 8호; “Exploration No 8”), the vessel will be used for marine research...
South Korea’s newest geophysical exploration vessel enters service
The Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) has taken delivery of a new geophysical exploration research vessel built locally by HJ Shipbuilding and Construction. Designed by Norway’s Ulstein Design and Solutions, Tamhae 3 is the first geophysical exploration research vessel to...
Survey boat handed over to Russian waterway authority
Russian shipyard Nefteflot, through its Samara Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Plant division, has delivered a new shallow-draught workboat to local inland waterway transport agency Rechvodput. Gorlitsa belongs to the Project RDB 66.62 series of vessels that are designed for performing surveys of both...
Canadian builder unveils design of future heavy icebreaker
Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards recently unveiled design images of a new heavy polar icebreaker ordered by the Canadian Coast Guard. Seaspan said the functional design of the vessel is now more than 70 per cent complete and 3D modelling is well advanced. Cutting of the first steel is scheduled before...
VESSEL REVIEW | Haiyang Dizhi No 26 – Geological and reef research vessel for Chinese science organisation
China Geological Survey, a sub-agency under the Chinese Ministry of Natural Resources, recently took delivery of a new locally built research vessel to be operated by its Haikou Marine Geological Survey Centre. Haiyang Dizhi No 26 (海洋地质二十六号; “Marine Geology No 26”) is one of the first multi-functional scientific research vessels in China to be deployed […]
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VESSEL REVIEW | Djildjit Kaartadjiny – Compact, long-endurance boat for marine research in Western Australia’s waters
The Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) recently took delivery of a new vessel to be used for fisheries research. Built to a design by Southerly Designs, the vessel has been named Djildjit Kaartadjiny and replaces the DPIRD’s earlier research vessel George Cassels, which is no longer operational. The new boat […]
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AD Ports Group to identify maritime development opportunities in Madagascar
UAE port operator the AD Ports Group and the Economic Development Board of Madagascar have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the identification of commercial opportunities across the maritime, industry, and logistics sectors in Madagascar. Under the terms of the MOU, both...
China Geological Survey takes delivery of new research vessel
China Geological Survey recently took delivery of a new locally built research vessel to be operated by the Haikou Marine Geological Survey Centre. Haiyang Dizhi No 26 is one of the first multi-functional scientific research vessels in China to be deployed for comprehensive geological survey and...
VESSEL REVIEW | Xiangzhou Yun – Research and testing vessel for Chinese marine science organisation
China’s Jiangxi Jiangxin Shipbuilding has delivered a new research vessel to the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (SML Zhuhai). Xiangzhou Yun (香洲云; “Xiangzhou Cloud”) features an array of systems for intelligent navigation, remote control, intelligent integration, and intelligent energy efficiency as well as all-weather capability. The vessel was designed to function as […]
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