NSU QUEST

NSU QUEST (IMO: 9713454) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 984 feets and a beam of 164 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 431804000
• IMO: 9713454
• Call Sign: 7KMT
• Flag State: Japan
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 4,502 GT
• Deadweight: 1,200 DWT
• Length Overall: 103.0 m
• Beam: 19.0 m
• Draft: 5.8 m
• Year Built: 2016

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster / Dynamic Positioning
• Service Speed: 12 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Country: Japan
• Year Delivered: 2016

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)
• Operator: JAMSTEC
• Country: Japan

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Pacific Ocean and surrounding waters
• Operations: Deep-sea scientific research, oceanographic surveys, and marine resource exploration primarily conducted in the western Pacific and Indian Ocean regions

Vessel Description

NSU QUEST is a Japanese research vessel operated by JAMSTEC, designed for advanced oceanographic and marine scientific research. The vessel supports deep-sea exploration missions and is equipped for a wide range of scientific operations including underwater survey work, sample collection, and deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and other scientific instrumentation. As part of JAMSTEC's fleet, the vessel contributes to ongoing programs in marine earth science, geological surveying, and environmental monitoring across the Pacific Basin.