Status construction RV Anna Weber-van Bosse at Astilleros Armon in August 2025. Photo: NIOZ

The schip's cranes, frames and the CTD door are being installed, and the aft deck is made ready for exciting new science. Blasting and painting work is taking place on the outer decks.  With the scaffolding around the main mast beging removed,  the highest point of the ship is now in full view.

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    Port side and front

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    Sormec frame

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    Supports for solar panels

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    Traction winch

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    Main mast with equipment

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    MOB boat with crane

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    Overview from behind 

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    CTD hull door has been placed

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    Port side from behind

Recent pictures of the outside with all equipment being installed.

Inside the ship,the carpentry work of the accommodations is almost finished, and technical areas are being insulated and equipment installed in the state-of-the-art laboratories. The electrical systems and battery packs are being installed and tested step by step.

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    Crew cabin on the E deck

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    Lounge and meeting room

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    Cooling and freezing space for the galley

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    Engine room 

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    Alarm systems energised

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    Installation lift to the wheelhouse

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    Switchboard room

  • Frames waiting for the battery packs

    Frames waiting for the battery packs

Recent pictures of the interior spaces, both for accommodation and for equipment and various systems

The site team in Vigo has to work hard to keep up with the progress being made and has been expanded with our own chief engineer and soon our captains will be joining. The coming months will be exciting, involving a lot of consultation, inspection and testing.