GAIA BLU (IMO 7928677)
GAIA BLU is a Research Vessel built in 1981 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 248 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,024. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized research operations. GAIA BLU is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously been registered under two different names and has operated under two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2025.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 247442600
- Call sign: ICDA
- Gross tonnage: 2024
- Deadweight: 248 t
- Beam: 13 m
- Home port: NAPOLI - 2226
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: ARGO SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 40°50.4′N · 014°16.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 02:50 UTC
- Destination: Napoli (IT NAP)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GAIA BLU?
GAIA BLU is a Research Vessel built in 1981. It is currently in its 45th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of GAIA BLU?
The vessel has a beam of 13 metres and a gross tonnage of 2,024. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 248 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages GAIA BLU?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS ICE CLASS IB.
What is the engine power of GAIA BLU?
The main engine provides a power output of 5,882 kilowatts. This power supports its specialized research vessel configuration.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2025. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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