RAMFORM SOVEREIGN (IMO 9390460)
RAMFORM SOVEREIGN is a Research Vessel built in 2008 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,800 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 13,688, and a length overall of 102.2 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. The vessel carries the classification notation BIS Clean E0 HELDK Ice(C) RP TMON. No specific geographic observation areas were provided in the current dataset. The vessel has been registered under one former name and has operated under three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 March 2024.
- Type: Research Vessel
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 258058000
- Call sign: LARV8
- Gross tonnage: 13688
- Deadweight: 6800 t
- Length overall: 102.2 m
- Beam: 26.8 m
- Home port: Oslo
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/03/2024
- Registered owner: PGS SHIPOWNER AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: PGS GEOPHYSICAL AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 1°38.3′S · 117°39.4′E · Speed 5.8 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 10 October 2026 at 16:02 UTC
- Destination: Balikpapan (ID BPN) · ETA 7 January 2027 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RAMFORM SOVEREIGN?
RAMFORM SOVEREIGN is a Research Vessel. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of RAMFORM SOVEREIGN?
The vessel has a length overall of 102.2 metres and a beam of 26.8 metres. It operates with a draught of 7.4 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 13,688.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 March 2024. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
Where is the vessel's home port located?
The vessel's home port of registry is Oslo. It currently flies the Norway (NIS) flag.
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