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 …
RRS Sir David Attenborough
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 …
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.
Training in Norway
8 November, 2018 Michael Gloistein
Ship Communication Officer tells us how the crew are preparing for their roles on board
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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