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RSV Nuyina
RSV Nuyina is an icebreaking research and supply vessel that supports Australian scientific activities and research bases in Antarctica. Capable of deploying a wide range of vehicles, including helicopters, landing barges and amphibious trucks, the ship provides a platform for marine science in sea ice and open water, with a large moon pool for launching and retrieving sampling equipment and remotely operated vehicles.
The original concept was developed by the Danish engineering company Knud E Hansen. Design and construction of the vessel was managed by the Dutch Damen Group at their shipyard in Romania.
Following a contractual agreement on 28 April 2016 with DMS Maritime, a subsidiary of Serco, for delivery, operation and maintenance, the ship's design and construction was contracted to Damen Group. The design was contracted to naval architects Knud E Hansen of Denmark. In August 2017, keel laying took place at Damen's Galați shipyard in Romania. Coins from Denmark, Netherlands, Romania, and Australia were welded to the keel as part of the keel laying.
By March 2018, about 7,000 tons out of 10,000 had been cut, and the base of the hull had been completed. In September 2018, the hull was successfully floated in the building dock and taken to the outfitting quay. It was then towed to Vlissingen in the Netherlands for fitting out.
The vessel was handed over on 19 August 2021. In September it travelled from the Netherlands to Australia.
The bell for the Bridge of RSV Nuyina was presented by the President of the ANARE Club at the ship’s official launch on 18 December 2021. It was manufactured in Maryborough, Queensland, by Olds Engineering, from AS1567 - C92610 commonly referred to as G1 or ‘Admiralty gunmetal’, 88% copper, 10% tin, 2% zinc, supplied by Hayes Metals of New Zealand & Australia.
The bell was engraved in Bendigo, Victoria, by National Engraving. The bell’s lanyard was made by Dr Barbara Frankel from Tasmania. The whole project, from metal, manufacture, engraving and knotting, was donated by those involved, as a gift to the Australian Antarctic Division for RSV Nuyina.
On 29 September 2017, the name Nuyina (pronounced "noy-yee-nah") was announced by the Minister for the Environment, Josh Frydenberg. The name is the word in the palawa kani language of Aboriginal Tasmanians for the southern lights. The name was suggested by school students in a competition, and is jointly attributed to students from St Virgil's College, Hobart and Secret Harbour Primary School, Perth.
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RSV Nuyina
RSV Nuyina is an icebreaking research and supply vessel that supports Australian scientific activities and research bases in Antarctica. Capable of deploying a wide range of vehicles, including helicopters, landing barges and amphibious trucks, the ship provides a platform for marine science in sea ice and open water, with a large moon pool for launching and retrieving sampling equipment and remotely operated vehicles.
The original concept was developed by the Danish engineering company Knud E Hansen. Design and construction of the vessel was managed by the Dutch Damen Group at their shipyard in Romania.
Following a contractual agreement on 28 April 2016 with DMS Maritime, a subsidiary of Serco, for delivery, operation and maintenance, the ship's design and construction was contracted to Damen Group. The design was contracted to naval architects Knud E Hansen of Denmark. In August 2017, keel laying took place at Damen's Galați shipyard in Romania. Coins from Denmark, Netherlands, Romania, and Australia were welded to the keel as part of the keel laying.
By March 2018, about 7,000 tons out of 10,000 had been cut, and the base of the hull had been completed. In September 2018, the hull was successfully floated in the building dock and taken to the outfitting quay. It was then towed to Vlissingen in the Netherlands for fitting out.
The vessel was handed over on 19 August 2021. In September it travelled from the Netherlands to Australia.
The bell for the Bridge of RSV Nuyina was presented by the President of the ANARE Club at the ship’s official launch on 18 December 2021. It was manufactured in Maryborough, Queensland, by Olds Engineering, from AS1567 - C92610 commonly referred to as G1 or ‘Admiralty gunmetal’, 88% copper, 10% tin, 2% zinc, supplied by Hayes Metals of New Zealand & Australia.
The bell was engraved in Bendigo, Victoria, by National Engraving. The bell’s lanyard was made by Dr Barbara Frankel from Tasmania. The whole project, from metal, manufacture, engraving and knotting, was donated by those involved, as a gift to the Australian Antarctic Division for RSV Nuyina.
On 29 September 2017, the name Nuyina (pronounced "noy-yee-nah") was announced by the Minister for the Environment, Josh Frydenberg. The name is the word in the palawa kani language of Aboriginal Tasmanians for the southern lights. The name was suggested by school students in a competition, and is jointly attributed to students from St Virgil's College, Hobart and Secret Harbour Primary School, Perth.
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