NORDIC EXPLORER

NORDIC EXPLORER (IMO: 8418021) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 115 feets and a beam of 30 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367444970
• IMO: 8418021
• Call Sign: WDK5376
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• AIS Type: 31 (Towing)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 98 GT
• Length: 26 meters
• Beam: 7.6 meters

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Drive Type: Twin Screw

Shipyard

• Build Year: 1984
• Country of Build: United States

Owner / Operator

• Operator: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Country: United States

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Pacific Coast, United States
• AIS Reporting Region: US Pacific Waters

Vessel Description

NORDIC EXPLORER is a US-flagged research and survey vessel operating under NOAA authority. Built in 1984, the vessel conducts marine research and data collection operations primarily along the US Pacific Coast. As a NOAA-affiliated platform, the vessel supports oceanographic, fisheries, and environmental monitoring missions consistent with NOAA's scientific mandate. The vessel is registered under US documentation and maintains active AIS transponder reporting.