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: 270324 0730 Zone: UTC Exped: DY174 Subj: PIM
Pos: SST, Berth DL4, D’Arsena de los Llanos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife WX: NNW F4. Cloudy, fine and clear. Sheltered waters Status: General maintenance, local and re-fit contractors in attendance and mobilisation for DY174. ETD for RAPID(E) - 28th 0900h |
RRS James Cook Cruise: JC258 DTG: 270324 0800 Time Zone: UTC-5
Position: PE01 Panama anchorage Course: N/A Speed: N/A Wind: SW 6kts Sea: harbour conditions Status: awaiting Panama Canal transit Intentions: Current expected transit 28-29/03/24
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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 |
Solent/SW approaches |
17 days April - May 2024 |
Seismic GI suite trial Ship-time & Marine Equipment Application Form (SME) Reference: 22/1831 |