OCEAN RELIANCE is a Research Vessel built in 1987 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,976 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,532. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. OCEAN RELIANCE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026.
OCEAN RELIANCE is a Research Vessel. It was built in 1987 and is currently in its 39th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 2,532. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,976 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe. These geographic areas represent its most recent recorded locations.
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
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