Take a tour of CSIRO research vessel RV Investigator in Brisbane

CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, in partnership with Port of Brisbane and World Science Festival Brisbane, invites you to step aboard Australia's advanced ocean research vessel, RV Investigator, while it's in Brisbane between research voyages.

This 94-metre super science ship is packed with state-of-the-art equipment to enable vital ocean and atmospheric research for Australia. RV Investigator is a national workhorse for science and can travel over 10,000 nautical miles on a single voyage, carrying up to 60 scientists, technicians and crew on incredible voyages of exploration and discovery. The vessel delivers geoscience, atmospheric, biological, oceanographic and underwater cultural heritage research from the equator to the Antarctic ice-edge.

RV Investigator is part of the Marine National Facility, national collaborative research infrastructure funded by the Australian Government through the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy, and operated by CSIRO on behalf of the nation.

Activities

Take this rare opportunity to step onboard and tour RV Investigator. Explore above and below decks to discover the latest in marine science equipment and technology. Speak with our expert researchers, technicians and crew about their unique work conducting science at sea.

Details

Tours will be self-guided at your own pace and take approximately 45 minutes. Visitors will depart in 15-minute slots and must be pre-booked. Tours are free, but places are strictly limited.

You will be required to show your ticket (digital or paper copy) to board the vessel.

Important information

RV Investigator is a CSIRO workplace. By attending this event you agree to participate under the direction of CSIRO staff and ship crew at all times. You must ensure that you and your guests act with reasonable care in accordance with the following conditions:

• You must have a reasonable level of mobility and take responsibility for your own safety. There are steep stairs to climb and trip hazards to avoid. This is a working ship not designed for passengers, so physical access may be challenging.
• Each child (person under the age of 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian who is responsible for them while on board.
• You must wear fully enclosed, flat-soled footwear with non-slip soles. Flip flops, sandals and high heels are not permitted.
• As you will be climbing steep, open stairwells, trousers, leggings or shorts are recommended.
• You are responsible for your own property and possessions while on board the vessel. Please be mindful that you will need to have your hands free to maintain three points of contact with the vessel.
• Smoking and drinking are not permitted on board. RV Investigator is a dry ship, and all visitors must have a blood alcohol content of zero.
• You should not attend the ship if you are feeling unwell or have any cold or flu symptoms.
• There are no public toilet facilities available on board.
• CSIRO and Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) may film or photograph the attendees at this event. By attending this event, you agree to being filmed or photographed, which may be used by CSIRO and PBPL for marketing and promotional purposes, including in online materials. If attendees prefer not to be filmed or photographed, please let the photographer know at the time.

Bookings:

https://worldsciencefestival.com.au/events/open-day-csiro-rv-investigator/

Pricing

• Free

Dates and Times

Contact

Marine National Facility

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