News and Events

News and Events

• 15/01/10: Float a name competition winners [details]

• 01/12/09: Call for applications for sea time 2011-2012 [details]

• 7/08/09:
  • Unlocking the secrets of the sea - Minister Carr launches future research vessel project [media release]
  • Vessel to open up oceans of research opportunities [media release]
  • Launch of the $120 million research vessel project, and a national competition to give the ship a name, in Hobart by Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr and Federal Member for Denison Duncan Kerr.

• 12/05/09: $120m for new Marine Research Vessel
  The Federal Budget has delivered $120m for a new “blue-water” marine Research Vessel to replace the Southern Surveyor [...full story]

• 5/08/08: Scientists warn fossil fuels may increase ocean acidity [ABC1 The 7.30 Report]

• 5/08/08: New software systems for the RV Southern Surveyor [download PDF 2MB]