MINERVA UNO (IMO 9262077)
MINERVA UNO is a Research Vessel built in 2003 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 624 and has no recorded deadweight tonnage. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations.
The vessel is classed with notation + AUT-UMS + DYNAPOS DP1. Recent geographic observations include Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, West Europe, and West Africa. It has previously operated under two 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 8 January 2026.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 538009086
- Call sign: V7A4297
- Gross tonnage: 624
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Beam: 9 m
- Home port: MAJURO - 9086
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/06/2023, Woods hole (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/01/2026
- Registered owner: ALPINE VESSELS LLC (USA)
- Ship manager: ALPINE OCEAN SEISMIC SURVEY (USA)
- ISM manager: MEDITERRANEAN SHIP MGMT LTD (Malta)
- Last AIS position: 5°46.5′N · 055°9.2′W
- Destination: Paramaribo (SR PBM) · ETA 2026-10-08T08:53:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINERVA UNO?
MINERVA UNO is a Research Vessel built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions and engine specifications of MINERVA UNO?
The vessel has a beam of 9 metres. Its main engine is rated at 1492 kW of power.
What is the flag state and MoU status of MINERVA UNO?
The vessel flies the Marshall Islands flag. It is currently listed in the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
How many port-state inspections has MINERVA UNO undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 January 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 June 2023.
Where has MINERVA UNO been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
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