SVERDRUPSON (IMO 5139234)
SVERDRUPSON is a Research Vessel built in 1960 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 66th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 272 and a length overall of 39 metres. Given its size and specialized type, it is configured for specific research-oriented maritime operations. There is no classification society or IACS membership recorded for this vessel in the current dataset. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2026.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1960
- MMSI: 257273000
- Call sign: LAOH3
- Gross tonnage: 272
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Length overall: 39 m
- Beam: 8 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/07/2026
- Registered owner: SVERDRUPSON OFFSHORE-SERVICE (Germany)
- Ship manager: OS ENERGY GMBH - MARINE POWER (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 53°51.0′N · 005°43.3′E · Speed 2.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 21:28 UTC
- Destination: SURVEY MIN CPA 0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SVERDRUPSON?
SVERDRUPSON is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1960 and is currently in its 66th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SVERDRUPSON?
The vessel has a length overall of 39 metres. It also features a beam width of 8 metres.
How many inspections has SVERDRUPSON undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
What is the gross tonnage of SVERDRUPSON?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 272. No deadweight tonnage is recorded for this specific unit.
Where has SVERDRUPSON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
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