The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment contracts Earth Sciences New Zealand to provide access for New Zealand based research organisations to the research vessel, Tangaroa as a national facility to undertake marine research. Every second year MBIE also support a dedicated Antarctic Voyage.
Parties using vessel time are required to separately fund the research costs of projects (e.g., science personnel and equipment) and activities undertaken on board RV Tangaroa. It is expected that voyages are aligned with New Zealand’s marine research strategies and priorities, and Antarctic work with the Aotearoa New Zealand Antarctic Research Directions and Priorities.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
MBIE RV Tangaroa Antarctic Research Voyages [CLOSED]
Expression of Interest for Supplementary Science.
Voyage January/February 2027 and 2029 (exact dates to be determined)
Open Date 22 September, 2025
Closing date 7 November, 2025, Midnight NZDT
MBIE RV Tangaroa Ship Days [CLOSED]
Expression of Interest for ship days on RV Tangaroa.
Open Date 22 September, 2025
Closing date 14 November, 2025, Midnight NZDT