Tag: RRS Sir David Attenborough

Thursday, January 26th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Celebrating “Burns supper” at BAS Rothera Research Station Antarctica

Some 140 people, including 50 Scots, have gathered for the biggest-ever Burns supper held in Antarctica. Workers at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station in Antarctica celebrated the life of Robert Burns at what is believed to be the world’s most southerly knees-up on Saturday 21 January.
Thursday, December 15th 2022 - 11:30 UTC
RRS Sir David Attenborough docks in Falklands: Saturday begins Antarctic round at Rothera Base

Falkland Islands RRS Sir David Attenborough has arrived to the Islands, and docked at East Cove, and is scheduled to leave for the Rothera Base on Saturday, beginning the Antarctica campaign.
Saturday, December 3rd 2022 - 07:21 UTC
Role of the Falklands in the development and success of British Antarctic Survey

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) celebrated 60 years of scientific research in Antarctica as the UK’s national operator. BAS evolved from the Falkland Islands Dependency Survey (FIDS), following on the success of Operation Tabarin 1943/46 involving SS Fitzroy from the Falkland Islands. This week's event took place during the marking of Antarctica Day on December first.
Friday, November 18th 2022 - 09:12 UTC
Polar navigation to be revolutionized and more efficient with AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will enable ships navigating in polar ocean conditions to be more efficient using a new route planning tool created by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) researchers. The tool aims to reduce carbon emissions and optimize science.
Wednesday, November 16th 2022 - 10:09 UTC
RRS Sir David Attenborough leaves for Falklands and Antarctica next Sunday

Next Sunday, 20 November, Falklands flagged he RRS Sir David Attenborough departs from Harwich for a short stop at Portsmouth to take on fuel before leaving for Antarctica. Its first point of call will be the City of Stanley, Falkland Islands, three and a half weeks later. From there it will continue to the freezing region, fully loaded and with its capacity for lodging sixty scientists.
Tuesday, August 23rd 2022 - 09:54 UTC
RRS Attenborough calls at Belfast to pick up a new crew before further scientific research

After a long season in Antarctica, Falkland Islands' flagged exploration ship RRS Sir David Attenborough has docked in Belfast for the first time, to pick up new crew members ahead of carrying out further scientific studies around the UK coastline. The state of the art vessel is owned by the Natural Environment Research Council and operated by the British Antarctic Survey.
Saturday, May 14th 2022 - 07:45 UTC
Merchant Navy cadets join RRS Sir David Attenborough in the Falklands for training deployment

Four Trinity House Merchant Navy Cadets are joining Britain’s new polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough this week in the Falkland Islands on a four-month training deployment.
Monday, April 18th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
UK investing heavily in Antarctica and Arctic research to remain world leader in polar science

The UK is investing in modernizing its Antarctica and Arctic research facilities, with total funding of £670 million, including £290 million announced this week. As a world leader in polar science, UK research conducted in the region is of global importance. This is in addition to existing science funding activities.
Thursday, March 24th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Signy Research station 75th anniversary; RRS Sir David Attenborough visit

This week RRS Sir David Attenborough visited South Georgia arriving at the upgraded wharf for the first time at King Edward Point marking a new chapter for polar science
Saturday, February 12th 2022 - 18:20 UTC
Antarctica thick ice conditions challenge RRS Sir David Attenborough and Le Commandant Charcot

RRS Sir David Attenborough (SDA) has collaborated with the cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot in its efforts to deliver critical science cargo to the English Coast, Antarctica in support of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration.