BIO Hespérides, ES
BIO Hespérides, ES
The vessel belongs to the Spanish Navy and is based in Cartagena (Murcia), where it was built and launched on March 12, 1990. The Marine Technology Unit (UTM) of the CSIC is responsible for the maintenance of the scientific equipment of the ship and contributes the technical personnel for the realization of the oceanographic campaigns.
Contact
cpe[at]ciencia.gob.es
Location
Port base: Cartagena, Spain.
Website
https://polardex.org/Â Â – Hesperides
http://www.utm.csic.es/en/instalaciones/hes
Facilities
ÂDetailed list of equipment is available here: http://www.utm.csic.es/index.php/en/instalaciones/hes/caracteristicas/allpages
Availability for access
Time frame for access preparation
Permits, licenses and training
Environmental Impact Assessment certificate.
Permit for sampling (if needed).
Permit to restricted areas (if needed).
Training course on the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
Medical guidelines
Medical certificate for Antarctic activities issued by a competent polar authority.
