PETREL

PETREL (IMO: 7385007) sailing under the Spain flag. It has an overall length of 249 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 224592000
• IMO: 7385007
• Call Sign: EBCJ
• Flag: Spain
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 580 GT
• Length Overall: 44.6 m
• Beam: 9.6 m
• Draft: 4.2 m
• Year Built: 1974

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Single screw

Shipyard

• Build Country: Spain
• Year of Build: 1974

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO)
• Operator: Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO)
• Country: Spain

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• AIS Transponder: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Northeast Atlantic Ocean
• Secondary Area: Mediterranean Sea
• Operational Waters: Spanish coastal waters and adjacent Atlantic zones

Vessel Description

PETREL is a Spanish oceanographic research vessel operated by the Instituto Español de Oceanografía, the primary public marine research body in Spain. Built in 1974, the vessel has been employed in scientific survey operations including biological, hydrographic, and oceanographic research missions. Operating primarily across the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, the vessel supports IEO's ongoing programs related to marine ecosystem assessment and fisheries research. As a veteran research platform, PETREL has contributed to long-term data collection efforts relevant to Spanish and European marine science programs.