AVON (IMO 8508383)
AVON is a Hopper Dredger built in 1986 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,360 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,474. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations within its size class. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 21 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 24 November 2018.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 232001240
- Call sign: GGNV
- Gross tonnage: 3474
- Deadweight: 5360 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/11/2016, Calais (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/11/2018
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VAN DER KAMP SHIPSALES BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 51°53.1′N · 004°37.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 16:42 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AVON?
AVON is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AVON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,360 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,474.
What is the flag state of AVON?
The vessel currently flies the United Kingdom flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its career.
Where has AVON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. This area represents its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has AVON undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 21 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 24 November 2018.
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