Investigator takes the plunge!
Posted: December 16, 2013 Filed under: Home | Tags: Australia's Marine National Facility, Future Research Vessel Project, RV Investigator, ship construction, Skidding 2 CommentsHow do you get the 94 metre long, 18 metre wide, 6,082 ton, RV Investigator, from the wharf into the water?
Watch the time-lapse of the skidding of Australia’s new Marine National Facility research vessel and you’ll find out!
Reblogged this on Helix @ CSIRO and commented:
The RV Investigator – Australia’s new Marine National Facility vessel – is now in the water! It’s not easy to get a large ship off land. Check out this time-lapse video showing the week-long process.
Congratulations, must be a great feeling to see Investigator afloat.
All the best from your friends at NIWA