ARGOS VIGO

ARGOS VIGO (IMO: 8604694) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Falkland Islands flag. It has an overall length of 253 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 740359000
• IMO: 8604694
• Call Sign: ZDLU-1
• Flag: Gibraltar
• Vessel Type: Research/Survey Vessel
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,187 GT
• Net Tonnage: 356 NT
• Deadweight: 550 DWT
• Length Overall: 60.0 m
• Beam: 11.5 m
• Draft: 4.8 m
• Year Built: 1987

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Engine Type: Diesel
• Speed: 12 knots (approximate service speed)

Shipyard

• Build Country: Spain
• Year of Construction: 1987

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO)
• Operator: Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO)
• Home Port: Vigo, Spain

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Northeast Atlantic Ocean
• Secondary Areas: Mediterranean Sea, North African coastal waters
• Operational Focus: Scientific research, fisheries surveys, and oceanographic data collection primarily within Spanish and EU designated research zones

Vessel Description

ARGOS VIGO is a Spanish oceanographic and fisheries research vessel operated by the Instituto Español de Oceanografía (IEO), one of Spain's principal marine science institutions. Built in 1987 and homeported in Vigo, the vessel supports fisheries stock assessments, biological sampling, and oceanographic surveys across the Northeast Atlantic. The vessel is equipped to deploy scientific sampling gear and conduct hydrographic measurements in support of national and international fisheries management programs, including those coordinated through ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea). The Vigo homeport reflects the city's longstanding role as a major hub for Spanish marine research and fisheries science.