RV Kronprins Haakon, NO

Contact

Operator contact,Senior advisor Christina A. Pedersen:christina.pedersen[at]npolar.no
Logistic evaluation contact,Section leader Operations and logistics Stig  Flått:stig.flatt[at]npolar.no

Location

The home port is Tromsø, and she operates in the marine areas in the Arctic and Southern Ocean. The icebreaker shape combined with the propulsion power, allows the vessel to maintain 3.5 knots through solid ice up to a thickness of one metre.Â

Website

https://www.npolar.no/en/kronprins-haakon/

Facilities

The RV Kronprins Haakon is one of the world’s most advanced research vessels. The PC3 icebreaker-class vessel operates in ice-covered and open waters in the Arctic and Southern Ocean at all times of the year conducting long-term monitoring and collecting research data. 
Staff Capacity: Technicians+scientists:ÂAccomodation for 15–17 crew and 35 scientists.

KPH has 15 laboratories supporting most research disciplines with some of the most comprehensive equipment packages supplied to any research vessel. The vessel has a moon pool and helicopter deck, is equipped with sonar, can host a remote-controlled submarine or ROV, and can operate seismic and trawling equipment, weather balloons, etc. The vessel has considerable carrying capacity. 

Detailed list of equipment is available here:https://kronprinshaakon.hi.no/en/havforskningsinstituttet/projects/kronprins-haakon/about-the-vessel/world-class-vessel

Availability for access

Time frame for access preparation

Time frame to receive the documentation from RI users (after access is granted): Typically around one month before the start of the cruise. 
Time frame for logistic arrangements to access the RI:
A few months prior to the cruise, depending on the type of arrangement. Use of larger equipments, such as ROVs, seismics and other heavy equipment on the ship should be clarified as early as possible.Â

Permits, licenses and training

Researchers must familiarise themselves with applicable regulations and obtain all relevant permits from the relevant authorities.  Examples are: permits for work in other countries EEZs, permits for seismic work, permits for certain sea floor  disturbing activities, or experiments on living animals. 
Certification or training required from RI users:
Introduction for work on sea ice (normaly given onboard). Survival suit course are normally given. Other courses depending on type of work.ÂÂ

Medical guidelines

Valid medical certificate:https://www.sdir.no/en/shipping/seafarers/health/seafarers-health/