* Astronomy

New Research Vessel Launched

The new research vessel Skagerak has now been put in water for the first time, and everything seems to have worked as planned.
A few days ago, Skagerak was transferred from its construction site to another shipyard, Remontowa, aboard a barge carrier to be placed in a floating dock. Following careful inspection for leaks, draught, stability etc., the floating dock was sunk and Skagerak towed back to Nauta and moored at the shipyards fitting-out quay.
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