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Queen Máxima christened the RV Anna Weber-van Bosse on 12 March on Texel. The nearly 80-meter vessel, operated by NIOZ, is one of the world's most advanced ocean research ships, replacing the RV Pelagia.

It features sophisticated sensors, satellite communications, and facilities for underwater robotics, allowing research on climate change and biodiversity. The ship can accommodate 30 scientists and operates globally, crucial for studying ocean circulation and CO₂ absorption. This vessel signifies a major investment in marine science and completes the renewal of the Dutch marine research fleet.