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,
Eurofleets 2022 General Assembly
The annual General Assembly of Eurofleets+ project took place on the 29th of March 2022. During the day, all the partners got the opportunity to review the last year and discuss relevant developments for the project. Upcoming new activities such as ship to shore initiatives during TA cruises, training programmes, and workshops were highlighted. The afternoon was welcomed by Dr. Peter Heffernon with a presentation on Horizon Europe Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”. Eurofleets+ next
Achieving Better Coordination of the European Research Fleets – EUROFLEETS+ presented at the One Ocean Summit
In an effort to mobilise the international community and take tangible action to mitigate such pressures on the ocean, the President of the French Republic has decided to organise a One Planet Summit dedicated to the ocean, currently a taking place in Brest until the 11th of February 2022. The “One Ocean Summit” is being held in the context of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the support of the United Nations. The goal of the One Ocean Summit is to raise the colle
NF-POGO Eurofleets+ Shipboard Training Fellowship RV DANA BITS Cruise hosted by the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua)
Joseph Sebastian is a young scientist from India, undertaking a MSc in Geomatics at Hafencity University in Hamburg, that successfully applied to the NF-POGO Open Call for Shipboard Training Fellowship 2021. Thanks to the fruitful collaboration between Eurofleets+, POGO and the Nippon Foundation via the Ocean Training Partnership (OTP), Joseph is joining a shipboard training on board the Danish RV DANA, during the periodic BITS cruise. Organised by the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DT
