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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 | RRS James Cook |
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Vessel: Discovery
DTG: 160921 1845 Zone: Z+1 Exped: DY136 Subj: PIM
Pos: 26/27 berth Southampton Wx: Partly cloudy, fine and clear. |
Vessel: James Cook DTG: 170921 0800 Zone: UTC+2 Exped: Subj: PIM
Pos: SST Berth 2 DAMEN, Amsterdam Wx: Fine & clear
Status: Ship general maintenance. Preparations for upcoming works continues
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Ships Positions
This map shows the positions of the NOC operated vessels RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. While every effort is made to keep this map up to date sometimes position updates are not possible.
Latest Expeditions
RRS James Cook
| Cruise | Principal scientist & institution | Location | Duration in days (begins) | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC217 |
Kevin Williams National Oceanography Centre |
Amsterdam |
145 days July - December 2021 |
5 year special Survey docking The RRS James Cook is required under the schedule of the 5 yearly certificated cycle to have a Special docking survey before the anniversary date and also a bottom survey in accordance with the scheme. The proposed plan in addition to the statutory docking requirements is to inspect propulsion shafts and associated equipment which is due for survey and carry out a full underwater overhaul of the hull coatings and a verification of scantlings as required |
RRS Discovery
| Cruise | Principal scientist & institution | Location | Duration in days (begins) | Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY135 |
Kevin Williams National Oceanography Centre |
Amsterdam |
25 days September 2021 |
Annual survey Refit 2021 The RRS Discovery is required under the schedule of the 5 yearly certificated cycle to have an annual survey before the anniversary date. Work to include overhaul of one main generator, annual service of vessel cranes, annual service of Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) and Firefighting equipment. Rectifying vessel defects and modifications as required. |