Annual Amundsen Expedition
Amundsen Science
A research partner for your Arctic projects
Amundsen Science is responsible for the management of the scientific mandate of the CCGS Amundsen, Canada’s only icebreaker dedicated to research. Every year, Amundsen Science supports the implementation of innovative and multidisciplinary research programs addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our organization is committed to ensuring equitable access to the research icebreaker, its pool of cutting-edge scientific equipment, and its extensive datasets.
Highlighting our scientific activities
Explore the CCGS Amundsen
The Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Amundsen is Canada’s only icebreaker equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities in support of national and international multidisciplinary research programs. The vessel is dedicated to science every year, and its pool of equipment includes 65 scientific systems and 22 onboard and portable laboratories.
Explore the icebreaker
Average science days at sea
105
Length
98.3 meters
Maximum speed
16 knots
Capacity
80 crew members and scientists
