Management & organisation

The Skagerak Facility (SF) is a marine research infrastructure and Core Infrastructure at the University of Gothenburg, hosted by the Department of Marine Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Technology. The Facility includes R/V Skagerak and a pool of scientific equipment and technical resources supporting marine research, education and innovation.

Leadership and competence

The Facility is led by the SF Ship Manager, who also serves as Director of SWERVE (Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research), a national research infrastructure hosted by the University of Gothenburg. The Ship Manager is supported by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in project coordination, communication, scientific and technical operations, data management, finance and work environment. R/V Skagerak is owned by the University of Gothenburg, while Northern Offshore Services (NOS) provides the vessel’s crew and is responsible for its maritime operation.

Organisation

A Steering and Advisory Committee (STAC) provides recommendations to the Facility management and host organisation on strategic, financial and operational matters and supports the long-term development of the infrastructure. The committee brings together expertise relevant to the Facility’s activities, including research, education, industry and infrastructure management. Day-to-day operations are managed within the Facility, while strategic and organisational matters are handled through the relevant structures at Department, Faculty and University levels.