PLATINUM EXPLORER (IMO 9463516)
PLATINUM EXPLORER is a Drilling Ship built in 2010 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 76,114 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 67,825, and a length overall of 238.04 metres. This vessel is configured as a ship-shaped drilling unit for offshore operations. PLATINUM EXPLORER is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Drilling Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 311021200
- Call sign: C6XT5
- Gross tonnage: 67825
- Deadweight: 76114 t
- Length overall: 238.04 m
- Beam: 41.75 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Registered owner: VANTAGE DRILLER VII CO (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: VANTAGE DRILLER III CO LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 19°35.7′N · 086°21.3′E · Speed 1.4 kn · received 9 September 2026 at 10:29 UTC
- Destination: Banes (CU BAN) · ETA 25 November 2026 at 18:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PLATINUM EXPLORER?
PLATINUM EXPLORER is a Drilling Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of PLATINUM EXPLORER?
The vessel has a length overall of 238.04 metres and a beam of 41.75 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.88 metres.
Which classification society maintains PLATINUM EXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is Ship-shaped Drilling unit BIS DPS(3).
What is the deadweight capacity of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 76,114 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 67,825.
Has PLATINUM EXPLORER been subject to PSC inspections?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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