Every year a broad range of organisations use the Marine Institute vessels for research, development and monitoring programmes. These include government departments and agencies, universities, research institutes and industry.
Applications are currently being accepted for ship-time in 2010
Applications for ship-time for 2010 on the RV Celtic Explorer and the RV Celtic Voyager must be submitted using Research Vessel Operations on-line 'Survey Planning System' SPS before the closing date 13th October 2009. Please go to Survey Planning System for more information on this system and contact Research Vessel Operations to obtain access to this system.
Each application will be reviewed and the chief scientist will be informed as soon as possible whether the ship-time they requested is available. If the requested ship-time is not available, alternative dates will be offered. The Guidelines to Ship-time Applicants (PDF, 219k) should be read carefully before submitting the Ship-time Application Form.
If your survey is eligible for funding and you wish to apply for same, you should complete the relevant Grant Aid Application Forms. View the funding pages of our website for Application Forms and Guidelines for Applicants.
Closing Date for receipt of applications is 13th October 2009
The survey schedules CAN change during the year, therefore please contact RV Operations to check whether any survey slots remain for 2010 or to be notified if any dates become available.