To better respond to national needs for marine scientific research and investigation, further enhance the opening and sharing of ship-time on IOCAS research vessels, and maximize the operational efficiency of scientific investigation resources, applications are now open for 2025 ship-time. Details are as follows:
1.Application Schedule:?Applications for 2025 ship-time are divided into three rounds. Early application is advantageous for scheduling.
oFirst Round (Closed):?August 18 - September 20, 2024.
oSecond Round (Closed):?December 1 - December 31, 2024.
oThird Round (Adjustment Application):?February 1 - February 28, 2025.
oNote:?Cruises scheduled for execution between January and March 2026 should be applied for within the 2025 application cycle. Users who submitted applications during the first or second rounds need not reapply.
2.Application Method and Contact Information:
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vessel |
How to apply |
contact |
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RVKEXUE |
Please register and log inRVKEXUEonline management platform, and submit the?? ship-time plan online (application steps are specified in Attachment 1) |
Jiang Qiufu 0532-87072010 online application system?technical support：18663982603 |
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KEXUE SANHAO CHUANGXIN CHUANGXIN ER |
Please download?? and complete theVessel Usage Plan Form(see?? attachment 2), and email to the contact person |
3.Vessel, Equipment & Past Cruise Information:?Information regarding research vessels, onboard scientific equipment, and records of previous cruises is available. Please inquire via phone or email, or consult the relevant vessel websites and the websites of the vessel operation management units.
4.Review and Feedback:?IOCAS will coordinate ship-time applications with vessel maintenance requirements and scientific equipment servicing needs. Applicants will be promptly notified regarding the status of their application, cruise plans, and any schedule adjustments.
Attachment 1:?Application Procedure for Ship-Time via RV KEXUE Online Management Platform
Attachment 2?Vessel Usage Plan Form.docx
