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Overview
The MNF Operations Rolling Plan (hereafter known as 'the Plan') is an important component in guiding the efficient use of Australia's dedicated marine research capability. It seeks to help ensure that access to the MNF is broad and equitable, and that we enable excellent research that is aligned with Australia's national research priorities.
The Plan is updated annually and released with the call for Primary Applications for sea time. It is provided to help prospective users engage effectively in MNF processes. This includes developing and submitting robust proposals for sea time, and facilitating liaison with end users of research outputs.
For each Primary Application call, the Plan outlines:
- Streams for which applications are sought
- allocation targets to guide granting of sea time across the Streams
- MNF policy-driven priorities to define the focus for Stream 1 applications (further detail provided below)
- annual operational performance targets.
Voyage schedules
Supplementary to the Plan, prospective ship users should use the published Voyage Schedules for reference in their application planning. These schedules are available from the MFP (Marine Facilities Planning) website, our online application and voyage planning portal.
View the published Voyage Schedules in MFP
Prospective ship users should use these schedules as a general guide for their application planning. However, please note that the MNF may be required to edit or update these schedules at any time in response to operational requirements.
Download the plan:
Overview
The MNF Operations Rolling Plan (hereafter known as 'the Plan') is an important component in guiding the efficient use of Australia's dedicated marine research capability. It seeks to help ensure that access to the MNF is broad and equitable, and that we enable excellent research that is aligned with Australia's national research priorities.
The Plan is updated annually and released with the call for Primary Applications for sea time. It is provided to help prospective users engage effectively in MNF processes. This includes developing and submitting robust proposals for sea time, and facilitating liaison with end users of research outputs.
For each Primary Application call, the Plan outlines:
- Streams for which applications are sought
- allocation targets to guide granting of sea time across the Streams
- MNF policy-driven priorities to define the focus for Stream 1 applications (further detail provided below)
- annual operational performance targets.
Voyage schedules
Supplementary to the Plan, prospective ship users should use the published Voyage Schedules for reference in their application planning. These schedules are available from the MFP (Marine Facilities Planning) website, our online application and voyage planning portal.
View the published Voyage Schedules in MFP
Prospective ship users should use these schedules as a general guide for their application planning. However, please note that the MNF may be required to edit or update these schedules at any time in response to operational requirements.