SEAWARD EXPLORER

SEAWARD EXPLORER (IMO: 9043873) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 210 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 366608000
• IMO: 9043873
• Call Sign: WDM7651
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: 31 (Towing Vessel) / Research

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 2,208 GT
• Length Overall: 68.3 m (224 ft)
• Beam: 13.7 m (45 ft)
• Draft: 4.6 m (15 ft)
• Year Built: 1995

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuthing thruster / Z-drive
• Dynamic Positioning: Equipped with dynamic positioning system

Shipyard

• Builder: North American Shipbuilding
• Build Year: 1995
• Country of Build: United States

Owner / Operator

• Owner: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Operator: NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO)
• Home Port: Seattle, Washington, United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Radar: Installed
• GPS/DGPS: Installed
• Satellite Communications: Equipped

Operating Region

• Primary Region: North Pacific Ocean
• Secondary Regions: West Coast of the United States, Alaska, Arctic waters
• Operational Waters: Coastal and offshore oceanographic survey areas managed under NOAA jurisdiction

Vessel Description

SEAWARD EXPLORER is a NOAA fisheries survey and oceanographic research vessel operated by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The vessel supports scientific missions including fisheries stock assessments, oceanographic data collection, and marine ecosystem research across the North Pacific and Alaskan waters. Designed for extended offshore operations, she is equipped with scientific laboratories, specialized survey equipment, and accommodations for research personnel. Her dynamic positioning capability allows for precise station-keeping during scientific operations without anchoring, making her well-suited for deepwater survey work and equipment deployment in challenging sea conditions.