RSV Nuyina news stories

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.