AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH SHIP BOOSTS POLAR PRESENCE

Australia has bolstered and extended its capability for scientific research and exploration in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean through investment in the 160m Nuyina, now being readied for her first polar season, writes David Tinsley.

Nuyina has 16-cylinder MAN 32/44CR main engines. A 12-cylinder model is depicted here. (credit: MAN ES)

Australia has bolstered and extended its capability for scientific research and exploration in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean through investment in the 160m Nuyina, now being readied for her first polar season, writes David Tinsley.