AUSTRALIA'S icebreaker RSV Nuyina remains embroiled in controversy due to a recent report revealing its failure to undertake any scientific voyages since its launch in 2021, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
Since the vessel was completed in 2021, it has experienced mechanical failures that have raised concerns.
A new report from the australian federal government criticizes the vessel's failure to carry out scientific research.
The department highlights that the icebreaker has solely conducted resupply missions at the Macquarie Island station and participated in a rescue operation.
The only form of scientific research came in February this year with its first contribution to a decades-long, multinational science programme surveying the Southern Ocean's tiny marine plants and animals.
Before that, the vessel had initially been side-lined after arriving in Australia due to an electrical problem.
'The [Australian Antarctic Division] is struggling to allow sufficient time on the ship to deliver marine science. This is beginning to (and could continue to) raise concerns within the scientific community,' reported ABC.
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Since the vessel was completed in 2021, it has experienced mechanical failures that have raised concerns.
A new report from the australian federal government criticizes the vessel's failure to carry out scientific research.
The department highlights that the icebreaker has solely conducted resupply missions at the Macquarie Island station and participated in a rescue operation.
The only form of scientific research came in February this year with its first contribution to a decades-long, multinational science programme surveying the Southern Ocean's tiny marine plants and animals.
Before that, the vessel had initially been side-lined after arriving in Australia due to an electrical problem.
'The [Australian Antarctic Division] is struggling to allow sufficient time on the ship to deliver marine science. This is beginning to (and could continue to) raise concerns within the scientific community,' reported ABC.
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