Containerisation of Oceanographic Equipment

Large scale containerisation results in an optimal use of oceanographic equipment. Containerisation leads to a reduction in the building costs of research platforms. On a national and an international level containerisation allows a more efficient and cost-beneficial use of oceanographic equipment. Increased application of containerised equipment will result in the development of a full range of interchangeable modules. In the long run this can lead to an exchange of equipment within a European framework.