TRITON

TRITON (IMO: 8320028) sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 135 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 257668000
• IMO: 8320028
• Call Sign: 3YJW
• Flag State: Norway
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 6,141 GT
• Deadweight: 1,750 DWT
• Length Overall: 103.8 m
• Beam: 19.2 m
• Draft: 7.2 m
• Year Built: 1985

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Azimuth thrusters with dynamic positioning capability
• DP Class: DP2

Shipyard

• Builder: Ulstein Hatlo AS
• Build Country: Norway
• Year Delivered: 1985

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet)
• Operator: Institute of Marine Research
• Country: Norway
• Home Port: Bergen, Norway

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• Dynamic Positioning: Fitted (DP2)

Operating Region

• Primary operations conducted in the Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea, North Atlantic, and Arctic waters
• Engaged in oceanographic surveys and fisheries research across Norwegian and international waters

Vessel Description

TRITON is a Norwegian-flagged research vessel operated by the Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet) based in Bergen, Norway. Built in 1985 at Ulstein Hatlo AS, the vessel is purpose-built for scientific research, supporting fisheries assessment, oceanographic data collection, and marine ecosystem studies. Equipped with dynamic positioning capability and configured for extended research operations in challenging North Atlantic and Arctic environments, TRITON serves as a key platform in Norway's national marine research program.