RACHEL CARSON (IMO 8983210)
RACHEL CARSON is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 2003 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 428 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 430. This vessel is configured for offshore support operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed in the North America West Coast region. RACHEL CARSON has operated under three former names and three former flags. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Offshore Supply Ship
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 338415000
- Call sign: WDF9370
- Gross tonnage: 430
- Deadweight: 428 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM RESEARCH (USA)
- Last AIS position: 36°48.2′N · 121°47.2′W · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 10:19 UTC
- Destination: Moss (NO MSS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of RACHEL CARSON?
RACHEL CARSON is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for RACHEL CARSON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 428 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 430.
What is the flag status of RACHEL CARSON?
The vessel currently flies the United States of America flag. It is listed in the white band for the Paris MoU and the grey band for the Tokyo MoU.
Where has RACHEL CARSON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
How many inspections has RACHEL CARSON undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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