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: 210725 0730LT

Zone: UTC +1 (BST)

Exped: DY196 PISCES (Whittard Canyon)

Subj: PIM

 

Pos:    48o19'N 009o42'W

Co:     260o

Spd:    8 knots

WX:     NW'ly F6, overcast cloud, showers, clear. Moderate sea and swell.

 

Status:  Additional CTD casts until weather suitable for VMP.

 

Intentions: Yoyo VMP.

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTG: 210725 0700

Zone: UTC+2

Exped: JC276

Subj: PIM

 

Pos: No1 Layby berth, Damen yard, Amsterdam

Co: N/A

Spd: N/A

WX:Lt Airs. Fine and clear. Harbour conditions.

Status: Carrying out works as per refit spec.