JAMES COOK is a Research Vessel built in 2006 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,463 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,401. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. JAMES COOK is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2026.
JAMES COOK is a Research Vessel. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 5,401. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,463 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico.
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
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