GLOMAR ADVANCE (IMO 8205814)

GLOMAR ADVANCE is a standby safety vessel built in 1983 and flying the flag of Panama; it is in its 43rd year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 526 and a length overall of 42 metres. GLOMAR ADVANCE has been classed since June 2023 by Panama Maritime Documentation Services (PMDS), which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What type of vessel is GLOMAR ADVANCE?

GLOMAR ADVANCE is a standby safety vessel built in 1983. It is in its 43rd year of service.

What flag does GLOMAR ADVANCE fly?

GLOMAR ADVANCE flies the flag of Panama. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.

Who classes GLOMAR ADVANCE?

GLOMAR ADVANCE has been classed since June 2023 by Panama Maritime Documentation Services (PMDS), which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

How many port state control inspections has GLOMAR ADVANCE had?

Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.

Where does GLOMAR ADVANCE trade?

The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag.

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