GEOLOGEN

GEOLOGEN (IMO: 9946788) sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 75 feets and a beam of 20 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257053170
• IMO: 9946788
• Call Sign: LGZH
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: 31 (Tug) / Research Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,499 GT
• Length Overall: 64.8 m
• Beam: 16 m
• Draft: 6 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster / Dynamic Positioning capable

Shipyard

• Builder: Leirvik AS
• Country of Build: Norway
• Year Built: 2022

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Geological Survey of Norway (NGU)
• Operator: Geological Survey of Norway (NGU)
• Home Port: Trondheim, Norway

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Norwegian Continental Shelf
• Regional Focus: North Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Arctic waters
• Operational Use: Geological and seabed mapping surveys along the Norwegian coast and offshore areas

Vessel Description

GEOLOGEN is a dedicated scientific research and survey vessel operated by the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU). The vessel is purpose-built for marine geological investigations, seabed mapping, and geophysical surveying operations. Equipped for dynamic positioning, she is capable of conducting precise station-keeping during survey operations in challenging offshore and coastal environments. Her design supports the deployment of scientific equipment including multibeam echo sounders, sub-bottom profilers, and sediment sampling systems. She represents a modern addition to Norway's fleet of dedicated research vessels supporting national geoscientific programs.