Cruises 2027

This table shows the applicants to engage in marine scientific research in Norway's internal waters, territorial sea and economic zone and on the continental shelf in 2027.

Vessel, Nationality, Call signOperating authority, Researching statePeriodPurpose of cruiseScientist in chargeGeographical AreaApplication dateGrantedReport
Tridens, Dutch, PBVOMinistry of Transport & Public Works Rijkswaterstaat Dienst Noordzee, The Netherlands18.01.2027-20.02.2027International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS)Ralf van HalNorth Sea30.06.2026  
Dana, Danish, OXBHDTU Aqua (National Institute of Aquatic Resources), Denmark20.01.2027 - 19.02.2027International Bottom Trawl SurveyKai Wieland/Helle Rasmussen54°00'N - 58°30'N,
02°00'W – 11°00'E
29.06.2026  
Walther Herwig III,
German, DBFR
Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung, Germany21.01.2027-01.03.2027International Bottom Trawl Survey 2027 Q1Hermann NeumannEntire North Sea between 54°N - 61°N,
particularly in those rectangles assigned to Germany by ICES.
29.06.2026