Seas the opportunity to get your research on RV Investigator!

February 11th, 2025

Supplementary Application Call now open

CSIRO invites Australian researchers to apply for sea time on research vessel (RV) Investigator to fill available capacity in the 2026-27 research voyage schedule.

The following voyages are open for Supplementary Applications:

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IN2026_T03 – Transit: Hobart to Brisbane
MNF/CSIRO

Hobart 16/07/26 to Brisbane 21/07/26 (6 days)

Voyage to relocate RV Investigator in preparation for its next research voyage.

Up to 20 berths. Up to 24 hours of dedicated station and/or sampling time available.

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IN2026_V05 – Next Generation of Ocean LiDAR for Australia
Prof Helen Pask, Macquarie University

Brisbane 30/08/26 to Brisbane 10/09/26 (12 days)

Project to advance development of a dual-use emerging technology, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), for remote sensing of subsurface water properties in oceans and coastal waters.

Up to 3 berths. No dedicated sea time available; potential to undertake activities that fit in with Primary activities.

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IN2027_V02 – Characterising the newly expanded Macquarie Island Marine Park
Dr Nicole Hill, University of Tasmania

Hobart 27/03/27 to Hobart 02/05/27 (37 days)

Project to fill key knowledge gaps identified by Parks Australia on the ocean environment, distribution and nature of seafloor features, and the habitats and natural values within the Macquarie Island MP.

Up to 2 berths. No dedicated sea time available; underway sampling only.

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IN2027_V03 – IMOS Southern Ocean Time Series Strategic Partnership
Dr Elizabeth Shadwick, CSIRO/IMOS

Hobart 12/05/27 to Hobart 27/05/27 (16 days)

Voyage to maintain the Southern Ocean Time Series (SOTS) observatory operated by the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) in the Subantarctic Zone southwest of Tasmania.

Up to 6 berths. Up to 24 hours available for station time in operational area.

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Potential applicants should refer to the Marine National Facility (MNF) Supplementary Applications page for further information about available voyages and the application process.

Seas the opportunity for your research!

Apply now through the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) online portal for CSIRO at https://mfp.csiro.au/

The application period closes on Tuesday 11 March 2025 at 11.59 pm AEDT. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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