About the Research boat
Our research boat is the University's purpose-built teaching and research catamaran. It's based in Empress Dock at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, and features large wet and dry laboratories and an A-frame for deploying equipment.
The boat offers a unique capability for teaching and research operations along the south coast, as well as a platform for marine enterprise and industry. Students on many of our ocean and earth science, and archaeology courses spend time on board, conducting fieldwork and collecting data.
The boat, the RV Callista, is also used in the Discover Oceanography programme which offers groups of all ages the opportunity to experience a hands-on introduction to marine science.
About the boat
- Capacity: 36 passengers
- Top speed: 14 knots
- Range: 400 nautical miles
Subjects using this facility
Archaeology
Develop the skills to explore our human past, so we can understand how we live today. The courses we offer cover areas from maritime archaeology to bioarchaeology, paleoanthropology and heritage management.
Ocean and Earth science
Study the science of the Earth and ocean system, from active water column and seabed processes and the ecosystems they support to their record in rocks and fossils. Learn specialist skills for careers that underpin sustainability and energy transition.
