RRS Sir David Attenborough has enhanced science winching capability to reliably deploy and retrieve scientific equipment including marine robotics and oceanographic equipment.
The Southern Ocean is rough and covered in ice; as such its important to have robust winch systems so equipment can be deployed safely. There are nine scientific winches on board the ship, with a combined 61,000m of cable.
The Winch Control Room has clear views of the deck where equipment will be deployed from, and has a 12-screen video wall. It can therefore be used as a control and communications hub.
