SW EMPRESS is a Research Vessel built in 2015 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,200 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 10,146, and a length overall of 112.6 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized research operations. SW EMPRESS is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has previously operated under two former names 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 15 September 2026.
SW EMPRESS is a Research Vessel built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 112.6 metres and a beam of 21.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.1 metres.
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,200 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,146.
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 15 September 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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