METEOR (IMO 8411279)
METEOR is a Research Vessel built in 1986 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,013 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,280, and a length overall of 97.5 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized scientific research operations. The vessel carries the classification notation Research vessel E2(H). No recent geographic observation areas were recorded in the provided data. It has operated under one former name and one former flag state during its service history. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 13 January 2022.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 211206980
- Call sign: DBBH
- Gross tonnage: 4280
- Deadweight: 1013 t
- Length overall: 97.5 m
- Beam: 16.5 m
- Home port: Hamburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/01/2022
- Registered owner: GERMANY GOVT FORSCHUNG (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 53°21.0′N · 007°12.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 08:43 UTC
- Destination: Emden (DE EME)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of METEOR?
METEOR is a Research Vessel built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions of METEOR?
The vessel has a length overall of 97.5 metres and a beam of 16.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 5.1 metres.
What is the capacity of METEOR?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,013 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,280.
Who built the METEOR?
The vessel was built by Schlichting-Werft GmbH. It was completed in 1986.
How many PSC inspections has METEOR undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 13 January 2022.
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