ELISABETH MANN BORGESE (IMO 8521438)
ELISABETH MANN BORGESE is a Research Vessel built in 1987 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,043 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 899, and a length overall of 56.56 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. ELISABETH MANN BORGESE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 August 2026.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 218601000
- Call sign: DBKR
- Gross tonnage: 899
- Deadweight: 1043 t
- Length overall: 56.56 m
- Beam: 10.8 m
- Home port: Rostock
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/08/2026
- Registered owner: MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN EV (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 54°41.9′N · 010°6.0′E · Speed 0.3 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 12 October 2026 at 11:01 UTC
- Destination: RESEARCH CPA 0.5NM · ETA 20 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ELISABETH MANN BORGESE?
ELISABETH MANN BORGESE is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1987 and is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ELISABETH MANN BORGESE?
The vessel has a length overall of 56.56 metres and a beam of 10.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 3.65 metres.
Which classification society maintains ELISABETH MANN BORGESE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Research vessel E(H) RSA(200).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 August 2026. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
What is the capacity of ELISABETH MANN BORGESE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,043 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 899.
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