The research vessel Asterix is mainly used for surveys in Sweden's large lakes, but the vessel is also well suited for surveys along the coast. The vessel is equipped for water sampling, trawling and hydroacoustic surveys, and on board there are trawls, winches, research echo sounders and radar. Asterix is stationed at the Institute of Freshwater Research in Drottningholm.
The research vessel Asterix belongs to the Department of Aquatic Resources. We mainly use the vessel for surveys in Sweden's large lakes (Lake Vänern, Lake Vättern, Lake Mälaren and Lake Hjälmaren), but Asterix is also excellent for surveys in coastal areas.
We rent out the vessel, including skipper, for suitable activities. Asterix is equipped for hydroacoustic surveys, trawling and net fishing. She is also well suited for sampling water, plankton and benthic fauna. The vessel can be transported by trailer and locked.
Please contact us if you would like to rent Asterix.
The research vessel Asterix during an expedition. Photo: SLU Aqua.
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SLU Aqua lowers a film camera to study Norway lobsters and count the number of inhabited burrows. Photo: Lars-Erik Wiberg, SLU
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Digital nautical chart of the trawling in a commercial fishery on Norway lobster. Photo: Lars-Erik Wiberg, SLU.
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The trawl is emptied during the annual environmental monitoring of fish stocks in Lake Vänern. The surveys take place at night. Photo: SLU.
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Sara Bergek, temporary Head of Department
Department of Aquatic Resources, SLU
sara.bergek@slu.se, +46 10 478 41 14
Helena Strömberg, Environmental Assessment Specialist, temporary Head of Division
Department of Aquatic Resources, Institute of Freshwater Research, SLU
helena.stromberg@slu.se, +46 10 47 84 281
Thomas Axenrot, Researcher
Department of Aquatic Resources, Institute of Freshwater Research, SLU
thomas.axenrot@slu.se, +46 10 478 42 13