Logistics

Up to 40 Master and PhD students and Post Docs will be offered a berth onboard. The students will be involved in analysing near real time satellite data in comparison to onboard collected data and ocean model fields. In addition, the students will actively participate in crew-related watches and tasks, making the combined training course and voyage an unforgettable event in more than one way!

Students will be selected based on their application form and their proposed personal research study plan based on the application of satellite data and in-situ measurements collected during the Voyage of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl in 2025. Important: Students must arrange their own travel to join the ship in Tromsø on or before 21^st April 2025 and their return journey from Nice France after 6^th June 2025. ESA will cover the cost of your accommodation and meals aboard the Ship.

Accommodation on board the ship is in mixed dormitory rooms sleeping in a hammock. You will be expected to participate in the operation of the ship as part of the ship’s crew working on a 4-hour on, 8-hour off watch system every day. Scientific work will be conducted as part of the Science Watch and in the time between formal watches. Lectures will be arranged within the working framework of the ship. More information about life on board including a virtual tour of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl Tall ship can be found at https://oneoceanexpedition.com/life-on-board.

Additional Information and Life on Board the Statsraad Lehmkuhl

The Statsraad Lehmkuhl is a majestic three-masted barque, launched in 1914 and now sailing under the Norwegian flag. This historic vessel, with a length of 98 meters and over 2,000 square meters of sail area, serves as a sail training ship and ambassador for Norway.

Life on board during the One Ocean Expedition is an exhilarating blend of tradition, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. This immersive experience fosters teamwork, discipline, and a deep connection with both maritime heritage and ocean conservation.

Participants also contribute to scientific research and environmental monitoring, making this not just a sailing adventure but a meaningful contribution to ocean health.

please also refer to their handbook, there, you can discover more about life on board, the ship, and the art of sailing.

Discover more about life on board and also a 360 degree view of the ship here.