SV.SV.KIRIL I METODII (IMO 8112586)
SV.SV.KIRIL I METODII is a Research Vessel built in 1984 and flying the Bulgaria flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,103 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,194. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. SV.SV.KIRIL I METODII is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has operated under four former flags and two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 7 inspections are on file since 2012, the most recent on 12 September 2018.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Bulgaria
- Year built: 1984
- MMSI: 207506400
- Call sign: LZBQ
- Gross tonnage: 2194
- Deadweight: 1103 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/12/2013, Rotterdam (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/09/2018
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NIKOLA VAPTSROV NAVAL ACADEMY (Bulgaria)
- Last AIS position: 43°11.3′N · 027°45.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 22:02 UTC
- Destination: Terempa (ID TER)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SV.SV.KIRIL I METODII?
SV.SV.KIRIL I METODII is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1984 and is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 2,194. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,103 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with SV.SV.KIRIL I METODII?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 7 inspections are on file since 2012, the most recent on 12 September 2018.
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