Vessels

Science Centres: Vessels

RV Tangaroa

New Zealand’s only deepwater research vessel, which has recent had a $24 million upgrade to enhance its ocean science, oil and gas exploration and marine engineering capabilities.

Vessels

NIWA's vessels are world class environmental monitoring and research platforms.

Tangaroa's Dynamic Positioning System - How does it work?

RV Tangaroa has a DP2 system - currently the only one on a New Zealand vessel.

Tangaroa Location

Tangaroa's Location and Track

See RV Tangaroa's track over the last fourteen days.