Teisten is a small work boat owned and operated by Kings Bay AS (see specifications). The boat was extended in 2009, and is now 31 feet long and equipped to do smaller scientific operations, transportation and survey in Kongsfjorden and Krossfjorden. As a work boat it will comfortably take 4 persons, plus captain. For transportation Teisten is registered for up to 10 passengers. Safety equipment is available on board (life raft, life belts and survival suits).

The boat can be rented by all scientists visiting Ny-Ålesund. The cost is 500 NOK per hour. After working hours (16:30 pm) and in the weekends, the cost is 840 NOK per hour. This includes captain and fuel. Booking should be done in advance of your visit.

For booking "Teisten", please contact the Kings Bay reception: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , phone: +47 79 02 72 00.

Equipment on board:

• 450 m wire (100 kg)
• 1000 m wire (ca 1000 kg)
• WP-2 net (200 µ)
• WP-3 net (1000 µ)
• Spare bucket for WP-2 and WP-3
• Nansen release mechanism
• Digital flow-meter with back-run
• Rectangular dredge (20x40 cm, length of net: 50 cm)
• Triangular dredge (52x52x52 cm, length of net: 100 cm)
• Spare net for rectangular and triangular dredge (500 µ)
• van Veen grab (1000 cm²)
• 3 niskin bottles (x10 L)
• 1 go-flow bottle (5 L)
• 7 drop messengers and lead weights
• STD/CTD with fluorometer, turbidity meter and software

If you have questions about "Teisten" or the equipment on board, please contact:

Marine Lab Manager, Ms. Elin Austerheim ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Phone: +47 79 02 72 70, or

Captain, Mr. Roar Strand ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Phone: +47 79 02 72 70