KIVIUQ II

KIVIUQ II (IMO: 8806735) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Canada flag.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 316004070 IMO: 8806735 Call Sign: VO4989 Flag: Canada Vessel Type: Offshore Supply / Research Support Vessel AIS Type: Other

Specifications

Gross Tonnage: 1,393 GT Length Overall: 54.86 m Beam: 12.8 m Draft: 4.57 m Year Built: 1988

Propulsion

Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster / Z-Drive

Shipyard

Build Year: 1988 Country of Build: Canada

Owner / Operator

Registered Owner: Government of Canada Operator: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Home Port: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A GMDSS Equipped: Yes VHF Radio: Yes

Operating Region

The vessel operates primarily in the Canadian Arctic, including waters of Nunavut and the broader Northwest Atlantic region. KIVIUQ II supports operations in ice-prone and remote northern environments, consistent with Canadian Coast Guard and DFO mandates in the eastern Arctic and Hudson Bay areas.

Vessel Description

KIVIUQ II is a Canadian government-operated offshore support and research vessel built in 1988 and managed under Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The vessel is designed to operate in demanding northern and Arctic marine environments, providing logistical and scientific support functions. Her hull and propulsion systems are configured to handle the challenging sea states and ice conditions common to the Canadian eastern Arctic. Registered in St. John's, Newfoundland, she reflects Canada's ongoing commitment to maintaining a working presence in its northern maritime territories.