The voyage leg for Antarctic expedition begins between the months of December- January and is flagged off from Cape Town, South Africa. Since the last four years, the voyage leg is undertaken by a Russian Cargo Vessel MV. Ivan Papanin which offers limited lab space. The contract of the ship is subjected for renewal every couple of years or a new tender will be raised accordingly. Scientific work such as surface water collection, monitoring of ice-bergs, launching of XBT’s to measure ocean water physico-chemical parameters are few of the works that can be carried out on board. The ship also has a smaller boat which can be used for survey and water sampling along the coastal Antarctica. A maximum of 30 scientific crew members can be accommodated on board though this number keeps changing accordingly every year. The ship has a Heli-hangar which accommodates one small helicopter (4/5 seater squirrel) and a Kamov (Russian make) copter. The former is used for conveyance in field in Antarctica while the latter is chiefly used to move heavy cargo from ship to the stations.
NCPOR announces a Global Design Competition for redeveloping Maitri Station in Antarctica.
NCPOR, Goa signed a contract with M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited, Kolkata
Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist F, received the National Geoscience Award 2023.
NCPOR scientists have deployed new tech in the Chandra basin...