THE EXPLORER (IMO 7904932)
THE EXPLORER is a Trenching Support Vessel built in 1979 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 47th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,980 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,677. Given its specialized type and tonnage, it is configured for specific subsea support operations. THE EXPLORER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South Africa region. It has previously operated under three different names and one earlier flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 9 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 15 January 2004.
- Type: Trenching Support Vessel
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1979
- MMSI: 376639000
- Call sign: J8B3625
- Gross tonnage: 4677
- Deadweight: 1980 t
- Beam: 19.6 m
- Home port: KINGSTOWN - 10098
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/01/2004
- Registered owner: TI EXPLORER LTD (Malta)
- Ship manager: GO-DP (Malta)
- ISM manager: ARGO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 33°54.9′S · 018°27.2′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 16 October 2026 at 05:36 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT) · ETA 22 December 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of THE EXPLORER?
THE EXPLORER is a Trenching Support Vessel. It was built in 1979 and is currently in its 47th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of THE EXPLORER?
The vessel has a beam of 19.6 metres. It reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,980 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,677.
Which classification society maintains THE EXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is + DYNAPOS AM/AT R.
What is the engine power of THE EXPLORER?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine that provides 2,200 kW of power. This specification supports its role as a trenching support unit.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 9 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 15 January 2004.
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