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Explore Australia's new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina

Approval process finalised for safe passage of icebreaker

Successful completion of RSV Nuyina's first Antarctic voyage

Icebreaker finds deep abyss near large glacier in east Antarctica

First test of plumbing the depths from inside icebreaker

Big Data from Australia’s science icebreaker

Unique ‘wet well’ tested to sample fragile marine life

Echosounders 'see' underwater mountain on Nuyina's first Antarctic voyage

RSV Nuyina departs Hobart on first voyage to Antarctica

Delayed departure of icebreaker

A handful of Hobart shrimp became the first catch of Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina’s unique ‘wet well’, designed to collect fragile plankton and…

The moon pool on RSV Nuyina allows scientists to explore the ocean beneath metre-thick sea ice, with a range of autonomous or tethered instruments.

Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina uses sound to ‘see’ into the deep ocean and seafloor below.

The commissioning and trials phase of Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina has commenced and will continue for at least two years.

Take a virtual journey to Antarctica from the Hobart waterfront

The Australian Antarctic Program has a high tempo shipping season planned, with three ships working to support research and resupply activities.

The nation celebrated the arrival of Australia’s most advanced Antarctic research and resupply vessel, RSV Nuyina, today.

The world’s most advanced Antarctic icebreaker, science and resupply ship, Australia’s RSV Nuyina, has arrived at its home port of Hobart, after an…

Due to the recently announced Tasmanian COVID-19 lockdown, plans to welcome Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina have changed.

Antarctic and Southern Ocean researchers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of new Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina, with its ‘tool kit’ promising to…

On its way home to Australia, RSV Nuyina has successfully undertaken its first engine power tests for heavy icebreaking – without any ice in sight.

In a world first, two unique aquariums for Antarctic krill are ready to be deployed on Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, when the ship arrives…

As Australia’s new icebreaker heads home to commence Antarctic service, technicians on board are bringing the ‘eyes’ and ‘ears’ of the ship’s science…

The versatility and capacity of RSV Nuyina as a cargo vessel will transform resupply operations for the Australian Antarctic Program from its home…

Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, will soon be contributing to international efforts to map the global ocean seafloor.

RSV Nuyina brings enhanced icebreaking and resupply capabilities to Australia’s Antarctic program.

Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has begun its 24,000 km journey home to Tasmania.

New Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina embodies a century of Australian maritime history in the Southern Ocean. Since Douglas Mawson sailed on SY…

As Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina prepares to depart Europe for its home port of Hobart, we relive the highlights in the ship’s life…

Call for public comment – draft Initial Environmental Evaluation – operation of RSV Nuyina 2021-2026

The RSV Nuyina is heading to Australia after sea trials.

RSV Nuyina commences sea trials in North Sea

New Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina will shortly be ready for sea trials, with progress on the internal fit-out and systems testing of the ship…

The 2021 arrival of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, in its home port of Hobart, is marked today with a stamp issue by Australia…

Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina has arrived in the Netherlands for the final stages of its testing and commissioning.

Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina is bound for final commissioning and sea trials in the Netherlands, surviving its first underwater scrape in…

A critical test of icebreaker RSV Nuyina’s weight and stability was completed in Romania last week, overseen by Australian Antarctic Division…

The name of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, recognises the long connection that Tasmanian Aboriginal people have with the evocative…

The arrival of Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina to its homeport of Hobart has been delayed by 19 weeks.

Deep ocean systems on board Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, will be enhanced with data transfer speeds up to 120 times faster than current…

The propulsion system of Australia’s icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has heaved to life with the turning of the starboard propeller for the first time.

A deep-water laser for testing fibre optic cables on the icebreaker RSV Nuyina, has been designed and built at the Australian Antarctic Division.

The Australian Antarctic Program is recruiting science support specialists to work on the nation’s new hi-tech Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina.

Final sea trials for the science tender of Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, are underway in Norway this week.

Check out the latest video of the Nuyina under construction at the Damen shipyards in Romania.

Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina is looking more like a home away from home for scientists, expeditioners and crew, as the internal fit-out…

Antarctic landing barges destined to work alongside Australia’s new icebreaker RSV Nuyina are getting wet for the first time during sea-trials on…

Two experienced Captains for Australia’s new icebreaker have been announced.

Australian Antarctic Division Director, Kim Ellis, toured the RSV Nuyina at the Galați shipyards, as construction nears completion ahead of sea-ice…

The RSV Nuyina’s diesel generators started up for the first time this week.

Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina is being put through its paces with a barrage of tests on the propulsion, bilge, ballast and other auxiliary systems.

Construction of two ‘heavy lift’ barges for the new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is underway at Tasmanian shipbuilders, Taylor Bros.

Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina is being readied for ‘harbour acceptance trials’ next month and receiving a final coat of paint.

Despite blowing snow and temperatures as low as −10 degrees Celsius, construction is progressing on Australia’s new icebreaker, including on the…

All the major superstructure blocks on Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker are now in place.

The bridge of Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina has come a long way from a scale model on paper to a final functional design boasting cutting-edge…

The crows nest, navigation bridge and science observation deck have been added to Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina.

Since Australia’s new icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, was moved to a wet dock in late September, construction and internal fit-out has quickly progressed.

Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina has been turned in the wet dock to facilitate construction of the ‘superstructure’, or decks above…

Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is now floating, after more than 50 Olympic swimming pools of water were pumped into the docks…

Take a look at some of the Nuyina's interior with these virtual fly-through videos.

Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, has reached another milestone in construction, with the laser-precision alignment of her propeller…

It may not be seaworthy but a LEGO model of Australia’s new icebreaker is sure to inspire budding Antarctic expeditioners to set sail for the icy…

Expeditioners and crew onboard the Aurora Australis can now get the ‘DiRT’ on what’s happening on the ship, from the comfort of their own bunks.

Key pieces of the RSV Nuyina’s propulsion system have recently arrived at the Damen Shipyard at Galati, including the propellers and propeller hubs.

The hull of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina is rapidly taking shape.

Construction of Australia’s new scientific icebreaker RSV Nuyina has reached another major milestone, with more than 7000 tonnes of steel cut, and…

A group of Australian school students have made history becoming the first children to fly to and set foot on Antarctica as part of the Australian…

Construction of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina reached a numerical milestone this week with 5000 tonnes of steel cut at Damen…

Twelve school students are set to become the first children to fly to and set foot on Antarctica as part of the Australian Antarctic Program…

The first building block of Australia’s new icebreaker has been welded into place at a keel laying ceremony in Romania overnight.

More than 2391 tonnes of steel has been cut to form the bottom of Australia’s new icebreaker, which will be home to the ship’s moon pool.

The Australian Antarctic Division has extended its competition to name the nation’s new icebreaker until 7 July.

Construction of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker has begun with a steel cutting ceremony in Romania overnight.

An Antarctic experience of a lifetime is on offer for Australian students who win a national competition to name the nation’s new icebreaker vessel…

The RSV Nuyina’s two 55 tonne cranes are now installed, and the aluminium cladding for the ship’s funnels has been lowered into place.

A model of Australia’s new Antarctic icebreaker will be on public display for the first time at the Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart.

Australia’s new icebreaker will be a modern, sophisticated ship that will offer scientists unprecedented and extended access to the Southern Ocean…

Latest developments in the icebreaker procurement process.