RESEARCH

RESEARCH (IMO: 9825386) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 262 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 232012586
• IMO: 9825386
• Call Sign: MCGB2
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• AIS Class: Class A

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 4,000 GT (approx.)
• Length Overall: 85.7 m
• Beam: 18 m
• Draft: 5.7 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive System: Azimuth thrusters with dynamic positioning capability
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 Class

Shipyard

• Builder: Cammell Laird Shipbuilders
• Build Location: Birkenhead, United Kingdom
• Year Built: 2019

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Operator: National Oceanography Centre (NOC)
• Management: British Antarctic Survey (BAS)

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 System

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Global operations
• Notable Areas: Southern Ocean, Antarctic waters, North Atlantic
• Port of Registry: Southampton, United Kingdom

Vessel Description

This vessel operates as a dedicated scientific research platform for the United Kingdom's national oceanographic and polar research programmes. Managed under the Natural Environment Research Council's National Marine Facilities portfolio, the vessel supports a broad range of scientific disciplines including oceanography, marine biology, geology, and atmospheric research. The vessel is equipped with specialist scientific laboratory spaces and survey equipment enabling deep-sea and polar operations. It serves as a principal asset for British Antarctic Survey operations, undertaking logistical and scientific support missions to the Antarctic region, as well as wider oceanographic research programmes conducted by the National Oceanography Centre and associated academic institutions.