The Marine Institute in Oranmore is celebrating the third anniversay of its flagship research vessel, the RV Tom Crean.
The iconic white and green vessel - designed for the challenging conditions of the Atlantic ocean - is often seen at Galway Harbour.
Over the past 3 years, the Tom Crean has sailed 103 thousand nautical miles and spent 864 days at sea.
Operations Manager Aodhán Fitzgerald explains what exactly the boat does all year round
