Towing of platforms such as the Towed Ocean Bottom Instrument (TOBI) for seabed mapping.To lower coring systems to the seabed to obtain samples from the seabed and sub-seabed.To lower sensor packages such as conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) sensors through the water column.Winches on the research ship are used for a multitude of operations including: The permanently fitted winch suite is located in a purpose built winch room on the main deck of the ship where the wire is fed up to the gantries on deck. Provision of two separate systems on the starboard side enable both to be rigged with working cables simultaneously, which will facilitate swapping of differing operations between the two deployment points seamlessly. The RRS Discovery is fitted with a range of handling systems including a comprehensive suite of winches, allowing operations to be conducted from both the starboard side of the ship and the stern. Deep-water coring, trawling, dredging and instrument towing.
Single and multi-beam echosounder surveys.These facilities and the many more listed below help support the marine science community as it undertakes research of national and global importance.Įxplore one of the world’s most advanced research vessels from the bridge to the engine room. Her wide range of cranes and over-side gantries, with associated winches and wires, will allow many different types of equipment to be deployed from the ship. The ship comes with sub-bottom profiling and multi-beam equipment for mapping the seabed, while her dynamic positioning capability means that Remotely Operated Vehicles can be used. With the ability to travel to remote and extreme oceanic environments, RRS Discovery is highly sophisticated and has the ability to operate in high sea states (up to sea-state 6).
Fitted with the most up-to-date and high-tech instruments and equipment, it is ideal for oceanic exploration. Skipsteknisk and was delivered to the National Oceanography Centre on the 8 July 2013. Our newest research ship and the fourth ship of its name, RRS Discovery is a multidisciplinary ship, specifically designed for the challenges of 21st century oceanography. The NOC operates two world-class research ships with state-of-the-art capabilities.
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