Kristineberg Marine Research Station has acquired a new research vessel. After being christened on 10 June, R/V Broms is now on its way to its new home port on Sweden’s west coast. The vessel will play an important role in ongoing investments at Kristineberg and will strengthen opportunities for research, education and the development of new marine technologies.
Västra Götaland Region (VGR) is now making two significant investments that will strengthen the development of the Kristineberg Marine Research Station ahead of the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat’s takeover of responsibility on 1 January 2026. These investments provide strong support for the modernisation and expansion of Kristineberg’s operations.
In the budget bill for 2026 (Prop. 2025/26:1), the government proposes several investments that strengthen Swedish polar research.
The Swedish Polar Research Secretariat and the University of Gothenburg have signed a joint declaration of intent regarding the transfer of the Kristineberg Marine Research Station to the Secretariat’s operations.
