RIG SUPPORTER (IMO 8028515)
RIG SUPPORTER is a Research Vessel built in 1982 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,200 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,272. This vessel is configured for specialized research and support operations. RIG SUPPORTER is classed by DNV, though its current class status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2014, the most recent on 9 February 2014.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: LATQ5
- Gross tonnage: 2272
- Deadweight: 1200 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/02/2014
- Ship manager: UKSNOY & CO AS
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of RIG SUPPORTER?
RIG SUPPORTER is classified as a Research Vessel. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for RIG SUPPORTER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 2,272. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,200 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by DNV. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
Where has RIG SUPPORTER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and West Africa. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2014, the most recent on 9 February 2014.
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