RV Investigator has departed Singapore and is on its way to Hobart!

RV Investigator is now on its delivery voyage from Singapore to Hobart, with the ship expected to pull alongside at the CSIRO wharf about the 8th of September, depending on the weather.

There’s been a lot of paperwork happening to get to this stage, both in Australia and Singapore, as part of the departure procedures.

One thing we’ve had to do was to register the ship as an Australian vessel.

You’ll see in this photo Investigator is now flying the Australian flag!

RV Investigator flying the Australian flag
If you’re not sure where Hobart might be, then check out the map below.

Map of Singapore and Australia


10 Comments on “RV Investigator has departed Singapore and is on its way to Hobart!”

  1. says:

    0925 UTC (7:25 PM AEST) Investigator reported her position just as off Margaret River WA, speed 12.8 knots

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  2. Carolyn Roebuck says:

    Wow – maiden voyage… Safe travels to ALL crew aboard the Investigator, may your journey to Hobart, your new home be as smooth as can be expected. Looking forward to seeing you in Australian waters………

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    • Carolyn Roebuck says:

      …..and Support staff & any other lucky souls on board!!
      I do believe she will be using the West coast not the East…..
      Aussie flag looks Fantastic!

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  3. SilvyP says:

    Thank you for the reply Sarah..Good to hear.

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  4. says:

    Regarding Investigator’s delivery voyage, is she sailing west-about to Hobart or ‘showing the flag’ down the east coast?

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    • Sarah says:

      Hello Olaf

      Thanks for your comment!

      The ship is being delivered down Australia’s west coast.

      Cheers

      Sarah

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  5. SilvyP says:

    Awesome looking ship!!
    However I cant help but think it will roll like crazy due to its top heavy appearance.

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    • Sarah says:

      Hello SilvyP

      Thanks for your comment.

      All reports from the sea trials to date are that the ship handles well in confused seas, which is great news for all our crew and support staff. They also report the ship is super quiet on board.

      Cheers

      Sarah

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  6. Captain Philip Griffin ex Master R.V."Sprightly" says:

    Will the Vessel be making an Ocean Voyage from Sunda Straight to Hobart south of Australia or the more dangerous route through the Indonesian Islands? Philip

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