Þórunn Þórðardóttir
Þórunn Þórðardóttir is an Icelandic research vessel that recently made headlines when it had to turn back during its homeward journey to Iceland to assist an injured crew member. The ship, which was delivered on February 21 from Vigo, Spain, marks a significant milestone in Icelandic marine research, as it is the first new research vessel acquired in over 25 years.
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Recent news mentions
Þórunn Þórðardóttir was the first Icelandic woman to educate herself in marine biology.
Þórunn Þórðardóttir bilaði við síldarmælingar
Iceland· 2025-04-19
Þórunn Þórðardóttir HF-300 is a new research vessel designed for the Marine Research Institute.
Spara hundruð tonna af olíu árlegaIceland· 2025-03-19
Þórunn Þórðardóttir was a pioneering marine biologist and the first Icelandic woman to study marine research.
Frumkvöðull með smitandi áhugaIceland· 2025-03-15
Þórunn Þórðardóttir was the captain of the research vessel that had to turn back to assist an injured crew member.
Skipverji slasaður: Heimkomu frestaðIceland· 2025-03-05