EXCELLENCE

EXCELLENCE (IMO: 7313652) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 367 feets and a beam of 56 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 338162000
• IMO Number: 7313652
• Call Sign: KTDP
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• Flag: United States
• Official Number: 517507

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,085 GT
• Net Tonnage: 625 NT
• Displacement: 2,600 tons
• Length Overall: 68.8 m (225.7 ft)
• Beam: 13.1 m (43 ft)
• Draft: 4.6 m (15.1 ft)

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Speed: 12 knots (service)

Shipyard

• Builder: Halter Marine
• Country of Build: United States
• Year Built: 1973
• Hull Number: 7313652

Owner / Operator

• Owner: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Operator: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)
• Home Port: Portsmouth, Virginia

Navigation / Communications Equipment

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

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
• Secondary Region: Coastal United States waters
• Port of Registry: United States

Vessel Description

EXCELLENCE is a NOAA research vessel operated by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. Built in 1973 by Halter Marine, the vessel has served the United States government in oceanographic and scientific research capacities. As part of the NOAA fleet, the vessel supports a range of missions including hydrographic surveys, fisheries assessments, oceanographic data collection, and environmental monitoring. The vessel is equipped to support scientific personnel and carry research equipment necessary for marine data acquisition operations across Atlantic and Gulf Coast operational areas.