SM RUFO is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 1981 and flying the Tanzania flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 752 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 301. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized offshore support operations. SM RUFO is classed by Horizon Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and South America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under five different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2025.
SM RUFO is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 1981 and is currently in its 45th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 752 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 301.
The vessel currently flies the Tanzania flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 5 different flag states.
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2025. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2025 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 April 2025.
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded near the South America West Coast.
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