Stephen M.'s photos with the keyword: research_vessel

The very distinctive research vessel Tridens arriving for another visit to Sunderland. PIP #1: A better side on view of the Tridens showing the stern gantry and winches used in fishery reserach.

The Jacobus of Van Laar Maritime has become a reasonable regular visitor to Sunderland, stopping by every couple of months. Here it is making the turn off Greenwells Quay prior to berthing at the latter.

The research vessel Mimer returning to Port after conducting calibration tests offshore during the day.

The Northern Franklin turning off Greenwells Quay.

The Northern Franklin arriving into Sunderland. The ship has an interesting history, serving as a research vessel in Australia from 1984 to 2002. It was then transferred to Sweden, initially as a private vessel before being bought by Northern Survey. Source: northern-survey.com/en/ships

The research vessel Mimer berthed at Greenwells Quay. The ship is part of the large fleet of Van Laar Maritime, which operate various support vessels. Source: www.vanlaarmaritime.com/ship/mimer PIP #1: Close up of the aft of the ship.

The research vessel Fugro Venturer berthed at Greenwells Quay.

Red and white - white and red! The research vessels Fugro Searcher and Northern Franklin meet at Greenwells Quay in the Port of Sunderland. The colours also match those of the local football team, Sunderland AFC.

The research vessel Fugro Searcher passing Roker lighthouse.