This vessel was discussed earlier, but now we have video of a model of the ship (done in LEGOs) along with some additional discussion. You can see this segment on the video above from time 6:22 to 7:47.
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This vessel was discussed earlier, but now we have video of a model of the ship (done in LEGOs) along with some additional discussion. You can see this segment on the video above from time 6:22 to 7:47.
LEGOS. Who would have ever imagined?
The ship is being towed from Romania where it was constructed to the Netherlands for completion and trials. Delivery delayed by COVID19. Another ship contracted to fill in for resupply 2020/21. https://www.marinelink.com/news/australias-new-icebreaker-towed-480724
The ship is being readied for Sea Trials, expected in a few weeks. Should be completed and moved to Australia by mid-2021. https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/10/australias-new-icebreaker-rsv-nuyina-readies-for-sea-trials/
She has started sea trials. https://www.marinelink.com/news/australias-new-icebreaker-starts-sea-483473
Another report of start of Sea Trials. This one has better photos.
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/11/australias-new-icebreaker-rsv-nuyina-starts-sea-trials/
That ship is massive: its displacement is comparable to the old Arktika-class nuclear-powered icebreakers, more than twice that of the old Aurora Australis.
I don’t think anyone will ever build a more capable platform to support Antarctic research activities.
Nice to know we have friends with capable ships, in case our own ship gets in trouble.