- Vessel Type: Towing/Tug
- MMSI: 511100776
- IMO: 7531333
- Call sign: T8A3982
VIKING
(IMO: 7531333)
is a Towing/Tug vessel
sailing under the Palau flag.
VIKING position reported at 10/19/2026 00:01:08 UTC:
Latitude: 28.988360, Longitude 28.988360 longitude
Visited ports: Zeytinburnu, Bakirkoy, Karystos, Karystos Anch, Suez Port, Autorita Portuale Di, Salerno, Salerno Ormeggiatori, Las Palmas
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Details |
| MMSI |
511100776 |
| IMO |
7531333 |
| Call Sign |
T8A3982 |
| Flag |
Palau |
| Vessel Type |
Research Vessel |
| AIS Type |
31 (Tug) |
Specifications
| Field |
Details |
| Gross Tonnage |
1,036 GT |
| Length Overall |
54.87 m |
| Beam |
11.89 m |
| Draft |
4.90 m |
| Year Built |
1976 |
Propulsion
| Field |
Details |
| Engine Type |
Diesel |
| Propulsion |
Single screw |
Shipyard
| Field |
Details |
| Build Year |
1976 |
| Country of Build |
United Kingdom |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Details |
| Operator |
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) |
| Manager |
British Antarctic Survey |
| Country |
United Kingdom |
Operating Region
| Field |
Details |
| Primary Region |
Southern Ocean / Antarctic waters |
| Base Port |
Stanley, Falkland Islands |
| Operational Role |
Antarctic logistics and research support |
Vessel Description
BAS Viking is a support vessel operated by the British Antarctic Survey, a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) of the United Kingdom. The vessel is deployed primarily in support of BAS operations in the South Atlantic and Antarctic regions, providing logistical and research assistance to British scientific stations and programs in the area. Built in 1976 in the United Kingdom, the vessel has served in challenging high-latitude environments characteristic of Southern Ocean operations. The vessel is registered under the flag of Palau and operates under the call sign T8A3982.
Note: Some technical specifications and shipyard details for this vessel are limited in open-source maritime databases. Users requiring verified and complete records should consult Lloyd's Register, IHS Fairplay, or official BAS operational documentation.