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Research vessel (RV) Investigator

RV Investigator specifications, equipment and capabilities

Explore the wide capabilities of this impressive research vessel, its technical specifications, workspaces, equipment and underway science systems.

MNF equipment and expertise

The Marine National Facility offers ship users an extensive range of scientific equipment, instruments and expertise to support voyages.

Deployable equipment

In addition to the vessel's onboard systems, the MNF maintain a suite of advanced scientific equipment and instruments that can be included and deployed on voyages.

Engineering and technology

Our Engineering and Technology Research Program is a leader in the development and operation of marine and atmospheric science technology in Australia.

MNF teams and expertise

Got a question about accessing our capabilities or the scientific services we provide? These are the key contacts for MNF enquiries.

MNF Technology and Innovation Advisory Group (TIAG)

The MNF Technology and Innovation Advisory Group (TIAG) provides advice to inform development of world class research technical capabilities in the MNF.

Planning resource

Marine National Facility

MNF Capability Prospectus

The Marine National Facility (MNF) Capability Prospectus provides an overview of MNF capability and scientific services that are available to Australian researchers and their international collaborators.

View the MNF Capability Prospectus

MNF data and publications

We provide access to over 40 years of marine data collected via Marine National Facility infrastructure since 1985.

MNF datasets

We provide free access to over 40 years of marine and atmospheric data collected via Marine National Facility infrastructure since 1984.

MNF publications

View and search publications from MNF voyages.

Acknowledging the MNF

Users of Marine National Facility data, samples and infrastructure are required to clearly acknowledge the MNF in recognition of these research services.

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