January 13, 2025
Vessel History | RS 72 Jorgen Amundsen and the Norwegian Rescue Service
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RS 72 Jørgen Amundsen
MV Jørgen Amundsen is a vessel with a rich maritime legacy.
Built in 1966 in Tjørvåg, Norway, she served until 1997 as a lifeboat in the Norwegian rescue service; during this time, she assisted 1,032 vessels and saved 70 lives.
She is pictured above in March 1992, sailing along the Lofoten Wall. Image credit: Redningsselskapet.
Her legacy continues to inspire us today.
MV Svendborgsund
After 1997, a Danish company purchased RS Jorgen Amundsen, renaming her Svendborgsund. She was in service in Denmark until 2015. Throughout this time, the ship had been meticulously maintained.
MV Jorgen Amundsen
In 2020, we bought MV Jorgen Amundsen in Svendborg, Denmark, with the idea of transforming her into a research ship. We went back to her original name, as we wanted to honour her origins.
After much work, MV Jorgen Amundsen has now been transformed into a cutting-edge survey vessel, perfectly equipped to support small teams of scientists on a wide range of expeditions.
From state-of-the-art IT systems and meticulously maintained engines to modular sensor exchange and expedition-specific equipment, our vessel and crew are equipped to handle the most demanding research and exploration tasks.
Contact us to discuss how we can support you with your research goals.