RIO (IMO 8613047)
RIO is a Hopper Dredger built in 1987 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 2,756 metric tonnes. As a hopper dredger, it is designed for specialized maritime excavation and sediment transport tasks. The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 October 2024.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 245618000
- Call sign: PHCL
- Gross tonnage: 2756
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/06/2014, Copenhagen (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/10/2024
- Registered owner: DC RIO BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: DC RESOURCES BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 55°43.5′N · 021°5.5′E · Speed 8.9 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 18 October 2026 at 02:12 UTC
- Destination: Klaipeda (LT KLJ)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is RIO?
RIO is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1987 and is currently in its 39th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of RIO?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 2,756 metric tonnes. No deadweight tonnage is recorded in the current data.
Where has RIO been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
How many inspections has RIO undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 October 2024. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 June 2014.
What is the flag history of RIO?
The vessel currently flies the Netherlands flag. Its operational history includes registration under two different former flag states.
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