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: 280624 0800 Zone: UTC+1 Exped: DY180 Subj: PIM
Pos: SST, Matthews Ro-Ro Berth, Aberdeen Wx: W’ly F4. Overcast and clear. Sheltered waters.
Status: DY180 de-mobilisation continues. Discharge sludge. Contract work : SWL – Lifeboat Accumulators, Adams – Pedestal Cranes, Dales – Tugger Winch and Refrigeration, Wartsila – DG2. . |
RRS James Cook DTG: 280624 0700z Zone: UTC+1 Exped: Recert Subj: PIM
Pos: No25/26 Berth Empress Dock, Southampton Co: N/A Spd: N/A Wx: WNW x F3. Overcast. Harbour conditions. Status: Commence recertification. Lloyds in attendance for opening meeting. Various contractors arriving to commence works.
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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 |