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 DiscoveryRRS James Cook

DTG: 150425 0800T

Zone: UTC +1 (BST)

Exped:

Subj: PIM

 

Pos: SST, 31 Berth, Southampton

WX: Lt Airs. Fine and clear. Harbour conditions

 

Status: Continue with DY190 demob.

Load ship’s stores today.

Preparations for Refit 2025.

Various contractors in attendance for onboard service.

 

ETD for Rosyth Fri 18 Apr 1600.

 

ETD for Rosyth Fri 18 Apr.

 

 

 

DTG: 150425 0700

Zone: UTC

Exped: JC276

Subj: PIM

 

Pos: 05 49.7 S 011 03.3E

Co: Various to swath survey

Spd: 6Kts

WX: Sly 2F2-3. Fine and clear. Slight seas.

 

Status: Completed 3 x survey lines and 2 x SVP’s

 

Intentions: Continue with swath survey until mid-morning then break off for 4 x cores. After cores resume swath survey.