Two University of Tasmania engineering students have been making waves on RSV Nuyina, thanks to a unique onboard opportunity offering real-world engineering experience. Patrick Quinlan and Liam Eadie recently spent two weeks onboard the ship, as scientists, engineers and crew tested the ship’s marine science systems and processes, in preparation for the first Antarctic voyage […]

The below story is a great example how a CAST studentship can identify opportunities, including a voyage opportunity. We would like to acknowledge Chief Scientist Rebecca Carey (UTas) for making this possible for Ellyse. My name is Ellyse, and I’m a Geology Honours student at the University of Tasmania, currently undertaking a CAST (Centre for

From publishing historic bathymetry data, to working with data collected by autonomous underwater vehicles, five University of Tasmania (UTAS) students have kicked off their research careers by participating in the Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (CAST) Undergraduate Engagement Program. Their projects cover diverse disciplines and offer the students the chance to practise new

In October the AAD workboat was launched on Storm Bay to support the deployment of CSIRO’s Slocum G3 Glider. This joint operation was primarily designed to perform essential tests on the glider prior to a forthcoming CSIRO mission on the south coat of Tasmania. However, the day also provided AAD staff from technical and scientific

Nine students are making their mark in Antarctic research through the Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (CAST) Undergraduate Engagement Program. Halfway through the year, these students are broadening their knowledge and making real contributions to scientific discovery.  From ocean mapping to engineering, their projects cover diverse disciplines, providing valuable insights into the future

The CAST Conference was held on 28 August 2024 at the University of Tasmania’s Centre for the Arts, Hobart. Conference highlights:  Nuyina tours – Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker, RSV Nuyina, is the main lifeline to Australia’s Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations and a key platform of our Antarctic and Southern Ocean scientific research. Conference attendees had

Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024 Location: UTAS Centre for the Arts, Hunter Street, Hobart Time: 9am – 5pm   Join the Centre for Antarctic and Southern Ocean Technology (CAST) for a one-day conference focused on Antarctic and Southern Ocean (A&SO) technologies. This event will bring together the Tasmanian A&SO community to tackle key challenges and explore new opportunities

One of the most ingenious additions to the RSV Nuyina’s scientific capability is a sampling space known as the ‘wet well’.  This unique watertight space, below the waterline of the ship, is connected to the ocean by large inlets in the hull. Water can also be piped from the moon pool and trawl deck.  Seawater