The online Survey Planning System (SPS) facilitates applying for ship-time and submitting survey details. If you were a user of the old SPS (before 2010), or a new user you will need logon details to access the updated system.
Please contact Research Vessel Operations to obtain logon details.
If you have already been issued logon details to the Survey Planning System click here and enter your username and password.
Vessel User Documents
Guidelines for Ship-time Applicants 2010
Vessel user guidelines
Celtic Explorer Diplomatic Clearance application to conduct scientific research in foreign waters
Celtic Voyager Diplomatic Clearance application to conduct scientific research in foreign waters