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Student Expedition at FS Heincke
20 May 2026
Students aboard the FS Heincke explored marine research through fieldwork, measurements, and life on a North Sea vessel.
Research vessel Heincke
Copyrigt: Marlene Schramm
How do oceanographers live and conduct research aboard a research vessel?
In April 2026, fourteen LMU students set off for the North Sea to experience exactly this firsthand during a five-day field excursion. Together with students from Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences, they boarded the research vessel Heincke under the supervision of expedition leaders Dr. Wilken-Jon von Appen and Prof. Dr. Alexander Haumann. Throughout the excursion, they became familiar with numerous oceanographic measurement techniques. Below, the students share insights into their experiences.
Read more about the students’ experiences aboard the research vessel Heincke.