1. National updates - Aranda
Panu Hänninen
QM/Co-ordination of Aranda research cruises
Finnish Institute of Marine Research
10th ERVO Meeting 2008
20th – 21th May, Varna, Bulgaria

2. R/V Aranda
Photo by Jere Riikonen

3. Aranda Commissioned 1989, Helsinki, Finland
Owner Finnish Institute of Marine Research
Home port Helsinki, Finland
Length 59.2 m
Beam 13.8 m
Draft 5.0 m
Gross tonnage 1734 GT
Power 3000 kW
Cruising speed 10.5 knots
Maximum endurance 60 days
Scientists/Crew 27 pers./ pers.

4. See more at www.fimr.fi ACCOMMODATION AND RECREATION Crew
12-13 persons (single cabins with toilet / shower , TV)
Scientists
27 persons (1 single and 12 double cabins with toilet/shower and TV, 1 reserve double cabin with TV)
Mess room and lounge
Gym
Sauna and changing room
Laundry
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6. Dear Colleague. We regret to inform you that the Finnish minister of transport and communications and the minister of environment have decided on closing down the Finnish Institute of Marine Research (FIMR) as of the 1st of January The personnel of FIMR will be split in two. Biological and chemical activity together with the research vessel Aranda are planned to be moved to the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), whereas physical activity is planned to be moved to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). This decision has not been negotiated with FIMR. The personnel of FIMR have not been informed of the reasons for this sudden and dramatic decision.
The personnel of FIMR are trying their best to convince Finnish politicians that this decision is fatal to Finnish marine research. All your support and assistance will be highly appreciated. For additional information, you may contact any person at FIMR that you know.