Open Ship research vessel ATAIR Celebrations

Experience science up close: Come aboard the ATAIR, the largest vessel of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). On guided tours, you'll discover the bridge, engine room, and modern diving equipment – and learn how the BSH uses high-tech methods to locate wrecks and survey the seabed. On deck, experts will show you how science works on the high seas and what the BSH actually does.