Antarctic Blue Whale Research

Antarctic Blue Whale Research

Across the southern summer of 2012/2013 AST Oceanics chartered the NZ distant water fishing vessel AMALTAL EXPLORER to support the Australian Antarctic Division’s Blue Whale Antarctic research program. Across the southern summer of 2012/2013 AST Oceanics chartered the...
ABFC Triton retired

ABFC Triton retired

ABF Cutter Triton retired On 31 October 2015, after 8 years of continuous operation with the Australian Border Force’s Northern waters patrol fleet, the 98m trimaran RV Triton ended its contract with the ABF. During the ship’s tour of duty the AST Oceanics vessel and...
ABF Cutter ASHMORE GUARDIAN

ABF Cutter ASHMORE GUARDIAN

In 2007 the Australian Border Force sought to acquire a vessel that would spend more than 300 days per year stationed in Ashmore Reef, located 500 nautical miles to the North West of Darwin. Ashmore Reef is Australian territory and a marine reserve. AST Oceanics...