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MNF News Update | Supplementary Applications are invited for the 2027-28 schedule

Seas the opportunity!

A blue and white ship on the ocean.

The CSIRO Marine National Facility (MNF) invites Australian researchers to apply for sea time on research vessel (RV) Investigator to fill available capacity in the 2027-28 voyage schedule.

There is one (1) voyage open for Supplementary Applications:

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IN2027_T01 | Transit: Hobart to Fremantle (MNF/CSIRO)

Voyage to relocate RVInvestigatorin preparation for its next research voyage.

Departs: Hobart on 13/08/27

Arrives: Fremantle on 24/08/27

Days at sea: 12

Science: Up to 48 hours of dedicated station time

Berths: Up to 20

Note: Applicants should consider the transit route, and the location of their requested stations relative to that route, in planning for operational timings. Refer to route available in the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) online portal at https://mfp.csiro.au/programme

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How to apply

Potential applicants should refer to the Supplementary Applications webpage for further information about the application process.

Apply now through the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) online portal for CSIRO at https://mfp.csiro.au/

The application period closes on Tuesday 11 March 2026 at 11.59 pm AEDT. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Seas the opportunity for your research!

Join the MNF symposium at AMSA 2026

The CSIRO Marine National Facility will be convening a symposium at the Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) 2026 Conference and we’re keen to hear from you.

TOPIC: Marine research for national benefit - a decade of Australia’s dedicated ocean research vessel Investigator

We invite presentations showcasing the breadth of research impact delivered by our Australian marine research community through access to RV Investigator. 

AMSA 2026 will be held in Canberra from 30 August to 3 September 2026 and embraces the theme ‘Marine Science with Impact’.

The deadline for abstract submissions is Friday 3 April 2026.

Submit an abstract for this symposia

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The Marine National Facility is national collaborative research infrastructure funded by the Australian Government's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) and operated by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, on behalf of the nation.