Marine Science vessel bookings, Department of Marine Science, University of Otago, New Zealand

Key steps for University of Otago staff to book a vessel
Key documents
Vessel pricing
Wharf-cam
Photos of the vessels for hire

For general advice on research requiring University of Otago vessels, email Vessel Manager Committee Chair Professor Steve Wing.
Email steve.wing@otago.ac.nz

Key steps for University of Otago staff to book a vessel

Check the Calendar for the Vessel you are booking for availability.To access the Marine Science vessel shared calendars in Outlook/WebmailRight-click on the Shared Calendars header under My Calendars
• Go to the Add Calendar option and select how you want to open the calendar
• Open Shared Calendar – click on Name to find an email address in the address book, or type an email address directly into the box
• brewin.bookings@otago.ac.nz for RV Beryl Brewin
• moki.bookings@otago.ac.nz for RV Moki
• naiad.bookings@otago.ac.nz for RV Naiad
• polarisll.bookings@otago.ac.nz for RV Polaris
• tuhura.bookings@otago.ac.nz for RV Tuhura
Complete your Cruise Plan and submit it. (We recommend using Adobe Reader to use our editable PDF forms. Please ensure you use an up to date version of Adobe Reader. Additionally, the Adobe Preview function in your browser may not have editing facilities. In this case, please download the form and open it on your computer to edit and save the form).
The Cruise Plan will be submitted to the vessel management committee for consideration. Ideally this will occur 2 months prior to your proposed cruise, and you should expect feedback and/or approval within 2 weeks. We need at least 2 weeks notice of your request to allow time for processing.
Your vessel booking and cruise plan will then receive final approval if all is in order (within a week).
On return, complete and return post-cruise reporting using your original Cruise Plan to vesselbookings.marinescience@otago.ac.nz within 2 weeks of the completion of the voyage.

At any stage you can also discuss your plans with the Vessel Skippers. Proposers are also welcome to attend the monthly Vessel Management Meetings to discuss their cruise proposal or plan.