PELAGIA

PELAGIA (IMO: 9001461) sailing under the Netherlands flag. It has an overall length of 217 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 244925000
• IMO Number: 9001461
• Call Sign: PGRQ
• Flag State: Netherlands
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: 31 (Tug) / Research Vessel

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 1,617 GT
• Length Overall: 66.0 m
• Beam: 13.0 m
• Draft: 4.8 m
• Built: 1992

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth thruster / Z-drive
• Bow Thruster: Yes

Shipyard

• Builder: IHC Holland
• Country of Build: Netherlands
• Year Delivered: 1992

Owner / Operator

• Owner: NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research)
• Operator: NIOZ
• Country: Netherlands
• Home Port: Den Helder, Netherlands

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Radar: Fitted
• Satellite Communications: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Sea, North Atlantic Ocean
• Secondary Regions: Arctic waters, European continental shelf
• Port of Registry: Den Helder, Netherlands

Vessel Description

PELAGIA is a Dutch oceanographic research vessel operated by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ). She is designed and equipped for multidisciplinary scientific research at sea, supporting a wide range of oceanographic, biological, geological, and chemical research programs. The vessel is capable of extended deep-water operations and is regularly deployed on research cruises across the North Sea, North Atlantic, and Arctic regions. She is fitted with dedicated laboratory spaces, scientific sampling equipment, and winch systems to support deployment of research instrumentation and sampling devices. Her diesel-electric propulsion configuration provides precise maneuverability, which is essential for station-keeping during scientific operations. PELAGIA serves as one of the primary research platforms for the Netherlands scientific community and frequently participates in international collaborative research programs.