Two Norwegian research vessels meets up in Cape Town

Written by Kristen Ulstein, Kommunikasjonsrådgiver

Published: 14.02.2008

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One of the world's most advanced research vessels, the Norwegian "G.O. Sars", is arriving in Cape Town on February 14. The ship left Montevideo in Uruguay January 4 and has collected data in the Southern Ocean for more than 40 days. The survey is part of the Norwegian IPY portfolio.

The aim of this survey is to learn more about the southern ecosystem with a special focus on the krill stock and the pelagic resources around the Bouvet Island. The survey will continue for another 38 days after change of crew and scientists in Cape Town.

Another Norwegian research vessel, "Dr. Fridtjof Nansen", will also arrive in Cape Town at the same time. This vessel is working in the oceans off Southern Africa all year around. On the 14 February it is finishing a survey on hake for The Benguela Current Commission. This survey started January 7 and the ship has been working both in South African and Namibian waters. "Dr. Fridtjof Nansen" is operated from Walvis Bay in Namibia.

In connection with the stopover by Cape Town wharf both ships are open for the press. Cruise leaders, captains and representatives for the institute and The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs will be available for interviews.

The two most advanced Norwegian marin research vessels by Waterfront, Cape Town.Foto: Marin Research Institute
The two most advanced Norwegian marin research vessels by Waterfront, Cape Town.

For further information please contact:

Kari Østervold Toft, Communications director, Institute of Marine Research, Norway -
e-mail karit@imr.no, mobile phone +47 913 80 629

Last updated: 14.02.2008

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