How the RV Southern Surveyor works

2,772 views · Published 16 May 2012 · 7:54 · Indexed 28 September 2026

Channel: CSIRO · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Love big ships? Ever wondered how they work and what's what? Then you need to go on a tour of the Australian Marine National Facility's previous vessel Southern Surveyor, with the ship manager, Rowdy McCullum. He'll introduce you to the captain and chief engineer, who'll then show you around the bridge and the engine room.

Video transcript available here: http://www.csiro.au/news/transcripts/YouTubeTranscripts/2012/May/How_the_Southern_Surveyor_works.html

More information on the Marine National Facility: http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/

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