OCEAN DISCOVERY (IMO 8112550)

OCEAN DISCOVERY is a Research Vessel built in 1983 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,500 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,705. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. The vessel is not currently associated with an IACS member classification society. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in West Europe, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under three different flags and has been registered under two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 5 inspections are on file since 2009, the most recent on 15 June 2015.

Frequently asked questions

OCEAN DISCOVERY is a Research Vessel built in 1983. It is currently in its 43rd year of service.

OCEAN DISCOVERY is a Research Vessel built in 1983. It is currently in its 43rd year of service.

What are the tonnage specifications for OCEAN DISCOVERY?

The vessel has a gross tonnage of 3,705. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,500 metric tonnes.

Where has OCEAN DISCOVERY been recently observed?

The vessel has been observed in West Europe, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.

What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?

No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 5 inspections are on file since 2009, the most recent on 15 June 2015.

How many former names and flags has the vessel had?

The vessel has been registered under 2 former names throughout its history. It has also operated under 3 different flags prior to its current United Kingdom registry.

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