Renewal of the research fleet

As part of the fleet renewal project RV Adriaen Coenen was the first new ship of the fleet and has replaced the RV Stern. After this, in 2024, the RV Wim Wolff replaced the RV Navicula. And last, but not least, the RV Anna Weber-van Bosse replaced the ocean going RV Pelagia early 2026. Here you'll find more background stories, photos and videos on the design and construction of this new research fleet and equipment.