ARMED RESPONDER XV (IMO 8977118)
ARMED RESPONDER XV is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 1996 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 265 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 297. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized offshore support operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. Recent observation data indicates the vessel has been active in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under 5 different flags and has been registered under 3 former names. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Offshore Supply Ship
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 367505740
- Call sign: WDF9496
- Gross tonnage: 297
- Deadweight: 265 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TRIDENT EQUIPMENT LLC (Galliano LA USA)
- Last AIS position: 4°48.6′N · 007°3.5′E · moored · received 12 April 2026 at 09:35 UTC
- Destination: PORT HARCOURT/NIGERI · ETA 1 June 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ARMED RESPONDER XV?
ARMED RESPONDER XV is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 265 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 297.
Where has ARMED RESPONDER XV been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many previous names has the vessel held?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names throughout its history. It has also operated under 5 different flags previously.
What is the PSC inspection history for ARMED RESPONDER XV?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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