INVESTIGATOR (IMO 8020795)
INVESTIGATOR is a Research Vessel built in 1981 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,129 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 966. Given its specifications, it is a specialized small-scale research unit. INVESTIGATOR is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 December 2024.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1981
- Call sign: YJQG2
- Gross tonnage: 966
- Deadweight: 1129 t
- Beam: 14 m
- Home port: PORT VILA -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/08/2016, Leixões (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/12/2024
- Registered owner: CHINOOK SHIPPING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: GEOQUIP MARINE OPERATIONS AG (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: CHAPMAN INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE-GER (Germany)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of INVESTIGATOR?
INVESTIGATOR is a Research Vessel built in 1981. It is currently in its 45th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for INVESTIGATOR?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 1,840 kW of power. This power output supports its specialized research operations.
What is the tonnage capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,129 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 966.
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 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 December 2024. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2003 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 August 2016.
What is the classification status of INVESTIGATOR?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
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