HDMS Gunnar Thorson (A560)

HDMS Gunnar Thorson (A560) is a Diana-class survey vessel of the Royal Danish Navy. It is primarily utilized for hydrographic survey work, seabed mapping, and environmental monitoring in Danish waters, including the Arctic regions around Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The ship's advanced sonar and survey equipment allow for detailed charting of the seabed and collection of data relevant to navigation, fisheries management, and scientific research. Gunnar Thorson is named after Gunnar Thorson, a Danish marine biologist known for his work on the ecology of marine invertebrates. The ship is part of the Danish Geodata Agency's (Geodatastyrelsen) surveying efforts and plays a critical role in ensuring safe navigation in Danish territorial waters and contributing to international hydrographic standards.