Australian Antarctic Division 'struggling' to use $528 million icebreaker for science voyages, review says

In short: The RSV Nuyina has a remit to resupply Australia's Antarctic stations and provide 60 days a year of dedicated marine science voyages. The RSV Nuyina has a remit to resupply Australia's Antarctic stations and provide 60 days a year of dedicated marine science voyages. "Over the past 12 months, RSV Nuyina has supported resupply activities at Australia's research stations including, delivering personnel, cargo and equipment," an AAD spokesperson said. "The Nuyina has also assisted critical Australian Antarctic Program science activities, including sea floor mapping, the Southern Ocean plankton survey, the deployment of whale and krill monitoring devices and support for the Denman Terrestrial Campaign."