EGS VENTUS (IMO 7504237)
EGS VENTUS is a Research Vessel built in 1977 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 49th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 978 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,082. Given its specific configuration, it is utilized for specialized research operations. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has a history of operating under three former names and three 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 12 September 2025.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 1977
- MMSI: 538007957
- Call sign: V7II9
- Gross tonnage: 1082
- Deadweight: 978 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/03/2019, New Bedford, Massachusets (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/09/2025
- Registered owner: INTERNATIONAL MARINE LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EGS INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 54°54.1′N · 001°21.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 04:14 UTC
- Destination: Sunderland (GB SUN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of EGS VENTUS?
EGS VENTUS is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1977 and is currently in its 49th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for EGS VENTUS?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 1,082. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 978 metric tonnes.
What flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Marshall Islands flag. It has operated under three different flag states previously in its history.
Where has EGS VENTUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. This is the primary geographic area listed in recent tracking data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 September 2025. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 March 2019.
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