The Celtic Voyager is a 31.4m multi-purpose research vessel.
The vessel has wet, dry and chemical laboratories, which are permanently fitted with standard scientific equipment and can accommodate 6 - 8 scientists with a maximum endurance of 14 days. The vessel is manned by a very experienced crew who are highly skilled with the handling and deployment of scientific equipment.
The Celtic Voyager facilitates the collection of fisheries, geophysical, oceanographic and environmental data and provides practical training for the next generation of marine scientists. This research is of crucial national importance, to ensure the development of Ireland's vast natural resource in a sustainable manner.
Information on the data archive from the vessels is available on the Publications and Data section of the website.
The Celtic Voyager Schedule is available here.
Technical specifications and the layout of the RV Celtic Voyager are available here.
Bright Sparks Competition
The Marine Institute is pleased to offer students who are interested in marine research, the opportunity to undertake a research survey in Irish waters on board the RV Celtic Voyager “free of charge”!
This program invites proposals from marine science students detailing how they would use five days shiptime on board the vessel. The aim of the award is to introduce emerging scientists to the Marine Institute’s research vessel facilities. This programme is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Further information is available on the funding section of the website or by contacting either the Sea Change Funding Office or Research Vessel Operations at the Marine Institute.