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SLU's research vessel Svea can be rented for both scientific expeditions and commercial missions. Here you will find everything you need to know about booking, prices and planing.
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Climate clues and microbial mysteries – Svea’s first SWERVE expedition completed
During the summer, two research teams carried out an intensive expedition aboard the Swedish research vessel R/V Svea, spending a week investigating what happens beneath the surface in the fjords along Sweden’s west coast. -
Take your research further – apply for access to cutting-edge infrastructure through AQUARIUS
The second AQUARIUS call opens on 2 September 2025. Researchers in marine and freshwater fields can apply for funded access to advanced infrastructure – from research vessels and labs to monitoring stations and satellite services. -
Apply for ship time through SWERVE – the 2026 call is now open
Researchers can now apply for funded ship time through SWERVE – the infrastructure initiative that strengthens Swedish marine science. Several vessels are included, including R/V Svea. The call is open until 11 August 2025.
