Coordinator:
Dr. K. S. Lackschewitz
Tel.: +49 431 600 2132
Fax: +49 431 600 2680
klackschewitz(at)geomar.de
Office:
L. Storm
Tel.: +49 431 600 1542
lstorm(at)geomar.de
With the research vessels "ALKOR", "LITTORINA" and "METEOR IV" ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel operates three research vessels:
For both, "ALKOR" and "LITTORINA", the ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ is responsible for the technical operation and the coordination of expeditions. Following its planned commissioning in 2026, the "METEOR IV" will also be managed by ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ in terms of technical operation, while the planning and coordination of her research-expeditions are handled by the of the Universität of Hamburg.
Further information on the vessels, contact points, cruise schedules, and access to the , including cruise reports and weekly summaries from ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ expeditions, can be found here and on the following pages via the menu on the right.
Application for ship time and embarkation modalities
Here you can find forms to apply for ship time, group accident insurance as well as further instructions in terms of planning and attending a research cruise with ALKOR or LITTORINA.
Expeditions led by ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ
Here you can find information about current, upcoming or completed expeditions led by ºÚÁÏÊÓÆµ.