ARNI FRIDRIKSSON

ARNI FRIDRIKSSON (IMO: 9192404) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Iceland flag. It has an overall length of 230 feets and a beam of 46 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 251507000
• IMO Number: 9192404
• Call Sign: TFNA
• Flag State: Iceland
• Vessel Type: Fishery Research Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,998 GT
• Length Overall: 63.8 m
• Beam: 13.5 m
• Draft: 6.0 m
• Year Built: 1999

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Service Speed: 14 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Simek AS
• Build Location: Flekkefjord, Norway
• Year Completed: 1999

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (Hafrannsóknastofnun)
• Operator: Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI)
• Country: Iceland

Operating Region

• Primary Area: North Atlantic Ocean
• Specific Regions: Icelandic waters, Greenland Sea, Norwegian Sea, Davis Strait and surrounding fishing grounds

Vessel Description

The vessel is a dedicated fishery and oceanographic research vessel operated by Iceland's Marine and Freshwater Research Institute. She is designed to conduct stock assessments, marine biological surveys, oceanographic sampling, and ecosystem monitoring across North Atlantic fishing grounds. Equipped for multi-disciplinary scientific research, the vessel supports Iceland's fisheries management obligations and international marine research programs. Her design incorporates laboratory facilities, trawl survey capability, and oceanographic sampling equipment suited for year-round operations in challenging North Atlantic conditions.