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RRS Sir David Attenborough

RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials on its maiden voyage to Antarctica

Seeing double: Digital twins and net zero

5 July, 2022 Jonathan Smith

Reaching net zero, as a country or a business, requires new measures, technology and innovations. Digital twins are an example of this; they can be a powerful tool to drive innovation and efficiency.

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How’s life on the RRS Sir David Attenborough?

21 December, 2021 Emily Neville

It’s been a busy few weeks for RRS Sir David Attenborough! After departing the UK on its maiden voyage over a month ago, the ship has made it all the …

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How to test a new polar ship

16 July, 2021 Emily Neville

At British Antarctic Survey, the next chapter in shipborne research is about to begin. Britain’s new polar ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, has been undergoing an intensive programme of …

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Meet the crew: Captain Will Whatley

10 March, 2021 Emily Neville

Last month, the RRS Sir David Attenborough carried out two weeks of sea trials around the UK. We caught up with Captain Will Whatley to find out how it feels to be …

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Guest blog: Ship Ahoy!

21 October, 2020 Nigel Bird

Guest Blog. UKRI-NERC’s Nigel Bird reflects on the highs and lows of the commission of RRS Sir David Attenborough.

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Training in Norway

8 November, 2018 Michael Gloistein

Ship Communication Officer tells us how the crew are preparing for their roles on board

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RRS Sir David Attenborough

Guest blog. RRS Sir David Attenborough: The story so far

20 April, 2017 Paul Fox

Paul Fox, Senior Responsible Officer for RRS Sir David Attenborough, has written a guest blog for a behind-the-scenes look at NERC’s commission of a new polar research ship for Britain and the associated Antarctic infrastructure modernisation programme.

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