RRS Sir David Attenborough
The RRS Sir David Attenborough, commissioned by NERC, built by Cammell Laird for operation by British Antarctic Survey, is one of the most advanced polar research vessels in the world.
Research ships
British Antarctic Survey began operating the ice-strengthened Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough (SDA) from late 2021. The ship is registered at Stanley in the Falkland Islands.
Science facilities – RRS Sir David Attenborough
Scientific facilities and capability
Operational facilities – RRS Sir David Attenborough
Boats, cargo, helideck and hangar
Virtual Tour – RRS Sir David Attenborough
Welcome aboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough. The new polar ship is commissioned by NERC, built by Cammell Laird and operated by BAS.
Shipborne engineering and technology
Enabling scientific investigation in deep-sea biology, biogeochemistry and seafloor geology
Science at sea
Enabling frontier science