The Survey Planning System (SPS) is an online facility which is used by the Marine Institute's Research Vessels Operations department in all aspects of survey planning and scheduling.
Ship-time applicants and chief scientists intending to charter the RV Celtic Voyager or the RV Celtic Explorer must use SPS when applying for ship-time and submitting survey details. Applicants should refer to the Applying for Shiptime page for further guidelines and closing date.
If you wish to apply for ship-time, please contact Research Vessel Operations to obtain a username and password. If you have already been issued logon details to the Survey Planning System click here to access.
Vessel User Documents
Celtic Voyager Vessel User Guidelines (Word doc, 636KB)
Celtic Explorer Vessel User Guidelines (Word doc, 840KB)
Celtic Explorer Diplomatic Clearance Application Form to UK Waters
Celtic Explorer Diplomatic Clearance Application Form to German Waters
Celtic Explorer Diplomatic Clearance Application Form to Norweigan Waters
Celtic Voyager Diplomatic Clearance Application Form to UK Waters
Celtic Voyager Diplomatic Clearance Application Form to French Waters