Australians can now explore the country’s newest icebreaker without a trip to Antarctica as the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) has launched an online multimedia tour of the RSV Nuyina.
Announcing the Ship of the Future, AAD said visitors could now explore the decks of the world’s most advanced polar research vessel to learn more about life onboard, what’s under the ‘hood’ and the globally important science that the ship enabled, all without going to the ship.
“Compelling images, videos and animations carry you from the crow’s nest to the bridge, mess, science deck and engine room,” AAD said.
“Learn from the Captain what it’s like to ‘drive’ RSV Nuyina, and hear from scientists, crew and engineers involved in the ship’s design and operation,” it said.
“See the unique ‘wet well’ in action catching Antarctic krill, find out why the ship is a ‘scientific Disneyland’, check out the fleet of small boats that assist science and passenger transport, and discover the range of environmental standards that help RSV Nuyina sail lightly on the Southern Ocean.”
AAD said the Ship of the Future feature was part of its Explore Antarctica series, introduced in February last year, which brought together video, audio, infographics and animations.
The Division said the series explored topics in more detail than the average news story and replaced its printed publications, including Australian Antarctic Magazine.
AAD’s Ship of the Future, as well as the online tour, can be accessed at this PS News link.
