The RV Polaris II is available for teaching, research and commercial
activities. The vessel is operated by the Department of Marine Science
on behalf of the Division of Sciences. However, scheduling, charging,
modifications and equipping is overseen by the vessel management
committee. Although the committee meets regularly to consider requests,
the main scheduling meeting is held during the first week of September
for the following calendar year. Requests received at other times
will be considered if scheduling permits. Priority will be given
to teaching activitiesrequested at the September meeting.
The Master (Bill Dickson) is responsible for arranging the schedule
and any requirements should be discussed with him in the first instance.
The Marine Science Departmental Administrator (Mrs Chris Fitzpatrick)
is responsible for charging, quotations and contracts for hire.
All requests for scheduling can only be confirmed once a quotation
for the hire has been accepted. The location, nature, time and duration of intended work is needed
before a quote can be provided.