TITAN EXPLORER

  • Vessel Type: Fishing
  • MMSI: 367175340
  • IMO: 8016524
  • Call sign: WDK8234

TITAN EXPLORER (IMO: 8016524) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 121 feets and a beam of 30 feets.


TITAN EXPLORER position reported at 07/16/2026 19:24:22 UTC:
Latitude: -131.676210, Longitude -131.676210 longitude

Visited ports: Ketchikan, Shilshole

Vessel Identification

  • MMSI: 367175340
  • IMO: 8016524
  • Call Sign: WDK8234
  • Flag: United States
  • Vessel Type: Research Vessel

Specifications

  • Gross Tonnage: 289 GT
  • Length Overall: 133 ft (40.5 m)
  • Beam: 30 ft (9.1 m)
  • Draft: 10 ft (3.0 m)
  • Year Built: 1981

Propulsion

  • Propulsion Type: Diesel
  • Engine Configuration: Twin screw

Shipyard

  • Year Built: 1981
  • Country of Build: United States

Owner / Operator

  • Owner: University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Operator: College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Home Port: Seward, Alaska

Operating Region

  • Primary Operating Area: Gulf of Alaska
  • Secondary Areas: Bering Sea, North Pacific Ocean, Alaskan coastal and nearshore waters
  • Operational Focus: Oceanographic and fisheries research operations in Alaskan waters

Vessel Description

The TITAN EXPLORER is a US-flagged research vessel operated by the University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. The vessel supports oceanographic surveys, fisheries stock assessments, and marine science research primarily throughout Alaskan waters including the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea. As a dedicated research platform, the vessel is equipped to conduct scientific sampling, data collection, and field research operations in support of university and federally funded marine science programs.

Port Type Date
KETCHIKAN Port 7/16/2026
SHILSHOLE Port 4/10/2026
KETCHIKAN Port 8/11/2025