At any one time scientists and technicians from the UK marine community can be at sea on numerous vessels. This page provides information on the current research expeditions being undertaken by our two Royal Research Ships Discovery and James Cook. Here you can discover where our ships are and what they are aiming to achieve.
Updates from the ships’ Plans of Intended Movement (PIM)
RRS Discovery DTG: 030724 0820 Zone: UTC+1 Exped: DY181 Subj: PIM
Pos: SST Clipper Quay, Aberdeen WX: SW F4. Cloudy, fine and clear. Continue mobilisation for DY181. Bunkers this morning ETD 1400h upon completion of bunkers. If delayed, then the next slot will be after 2000h due to tides. . |
RRS James Cook DTG: 030724 0700z Zone: UTC+1 Exped: Recert Subj: PIM
Pos: No26/27 Berth Empress Dock, Southampton Co: N/A Spd: N/A Wx: Lt Airs. Overcast Harbour conditions.
Status: Recertification on going. Various contractors on-board to carry out works as per work spec. Sludge barge alongside AM
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Latest Expeditions
RRS James Cook
Cruise | Principal scientist & institution | Location | Duration in days (begins) | Aim |
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Principal Investigator Chief Scientist |
Porcupine Abyssal Plain Sustained Observatory |
24 days May - June 2024 |
Porcupine Abyssal Plain Sustained Observatory 2024 Ship-time & Marine Equipment Application Form (SME) Reference: 23/1900 |
RRS Discovery
Cruise | Principal scientist & institution | Location | Duration in days (begins) | Aim |
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DY1808 |
Principal Investigator Adrian Martin Chief Scientist |
Iceland Basin, North Atlantic |
38 days May - June 2024 |
Refit Ship-time & Marine Equipment Application Form (SME) Reference: 22/1849 |