Vessels

Science Centres: Vessels

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

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

Vessels

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

RV Tangaroa

New Zealand’s only deepwater research vessel has had a $20 million dollar upgrade to enhance its ocean science and oil and gas exploration capabilities and extend its useable life.

Tangaroa Tour

Take a virtual tour of the Tangaroa.