Save the Date: 2nd International Eurofleets+ Workshop
Eurofleets+ H2020 project, under the activities of Work Package 5 (Stakeholder Engagement), will host a second Stakeholder Workshop on the 26th of September 2022 Duration: 3 hours in virtual mode The workshop will focus on Synergies with Atlantic Mapping programmes and the research vessel community, and aims to connect with Atlantic Programmes such as Mission Atlantic, EMODnet Bathymetry and other Benthic Mapping stakeholders, including industry. One of the crucial points to be explored and disc
Scientific Cruise Season at full steam
In 2022, 10 Scientific campaigns were expected to take place with only 3 to go we can say this season has been a success. The first Cruise Calypso, ended in March, and aimed at discovering the routes by which physical and biogeochemical tracers are transported vertically, as currents carry them horizontally. Cable a two part survey, had its first leg in April will resume in October and is experimenting on the central Baltic Sea Circulation. Ending in May, Grace, studied the geological risks in
First-person perspective: I joined Eurofleets+ campaign as an intern on board RV Belgica
Lauretta Kaerger, University of Florence, joined Eurofleets+ as an intern on a one-week cruise from Cádiz, Spain, to Portimão in Portugal on board the RV Belgica. The objective of the cruise was to collect geophysical subsurface data and if possible cores to detect tsunami deposits in the Algarve and eventually look for a possible correlation with previously collected onshore deposits. Read more on her log: Lauretta_Kaerger_Cruise_Report_RVBelgica2022
Floating University: R/V Mário Ruivo Took Place
EUROFLEETS+ Floating University – “Meeting societal needs for impartial evidence on the state and sustainable use of the ocean biological resources: the case of the Nephrops norvegicus (Norway lobster) ” Onboard the R/V Mário Ruivo Off Portugal coast (Southwest and South) 8thJune – 3rd July2022 The EurofleetsPlus “Floating University” Eurofleets+ is a unique consortium of research vessels, equipment and scientists supported by 42 marine institutes, universities, foundations and SMEs from 24 coun
Floating University: R/V Dallaporta 2022 – Applications Open
“Multiple platforms to measure the ocean” RV G. Dallaporta Mazara del Vallo -Sicily, Italy, 17-23 September, 2022 The general objective of the course is to provide theoretical background and practical experience in conducting instrumental measurements of seawater physical and chemical properties, using Conductivity Temperature and Depth (CTD) probes, Niskin bottles for water samples collection, salinometers, and (depending on weather conditions) moored instruments that will be deployed near the
Eurofleets+ participated in the 2022 European Marine Robotics & Applications Workshop
Eurofleets+ participated in the 2022 European Marine Robotics & Applications Workshop hosted by the National Oceanography Centre on the 15th – 16th June. This workshop aimed to bring together a diverse range of speakers from ongoing EU funded research projects, industry stakeholders, policy makers and end users. The workshop provided an excellent opportunity for networking, dissemination of research projects and cross-fertilisation of ideas in marine robotics, enabling innovative technologi
NF-POGO-Eurofleets+ Shipboard Fellowship
The International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) takes place in the North Sea and has the objective to collect data for the assessment of fish stocks, investigating changes in the ecosystem. The selected trainee will support researchers from the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) to conduct deep-stratified demersal trawls and oceanographic measurements. What does the fellowship consist of? • Participation in the 17-day (15 Aug-2 Sep 2022) cruise onboard the R/V Dana What is covered?
EUROFLEETS at the European Maritime Day
Dr. Andrea Carbourlotto, WP6 Leader, presented on preparing the Blue Professionals of the Future Marine Professional Training for sustainable ocean business. This was the topic 4 os a workshop that brought together three correlative domains in the Marine Sector focused on identifying the needs, challenges, skills & capacities of the next generation of Marine Professionals needed to meet emerging challenges of the blue economy to deliver sustainable ocean business in the Ocean Decade. The wor
Apply: one berth available on-board the RV Belgica
EUROFLEETS MARINE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 1 berth available on-board the RV Belgica for marine oriented postgraduate students and early career researchers and technicians. 1st June to 8th June, 2022 Overview As part of the training activities of the Eurofleets+ Marine Internship programme, 1 berths is offered out on-board the RV Belgica to enable postgraduate students (Masters and Doctoral), early career researchers and technicians to gain offshore experience, develop new skills and learn on the j
Marine Internship – Call open!
https://www.eurofleets.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/EURORI-1.mp4 The Eurofleets+ Marine Internship Program will offer seagoing placements for students or technicians of marine related sciences and technologies on the Eurofleets+ partner research vessels, utilising spare berths. Placements can take place on dedicated research surveys being undertaken by vessels or during funded research cruises with PIs. The internships are intended primarily for marine oriented graduates, postgraduate students,
