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Vessel

EXPLORA

IMO 7310868
OtherBuilt 1973Active
1,408
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
649
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1973
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
7310868
MMSI
247028700
Call sign
IXWQ
Flag
IT
Type
Research Or Survey Vessel
Length (LOA)
65.42 m
Beam
11.89 m
Home port
GENOVA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
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Operator
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Technical manager
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Commercial manager
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Class society
RI
Design DWT
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Flag
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Built
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Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Medical Emergency
    A sick crew member aboard research vessel Explora was medically evacuated on Sep
  3. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
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Special survey
03 Feb 2027
IOPP issued
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IOPP expires
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Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
16 Dec 2025La RochelleNo103108, Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1029, Corroded
05 Mar 2025Las Palmas De Gran CanariaNo503102, Freeboard Marks, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1046, Not Properly Marked,07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,11119, Immersion Suits, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required,18408, Electrical, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,14108, 15 PPM Alarm Arrangmts., Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I, 1011, Not As Required
03 Jul 2023VigoNo701113, Minimum Safe Manning Document, Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 01137, Civil Liability For Bunker Oil Pollution Damage Cert, Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1003, Not Properly Filled, 07120, Means Of Escape, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 10111, Charts, Safety Of Navigation, 1000, Missing, 14102, Retention Of Oil On Board, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I, 1011, Not As Required, 07109, Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation, Fire Safety, 1000, Missing, 02108, Electrical Installations In General, Structural Conditions, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
13 Sep 2025Medical EmergencyA sick crew member aboard research vessel Explora was medically evacuated on September 13th while 15nm south of the port of Huelva, Spain. Salvamento Marítimo's lifeboat Salvamar Vela transported the patient to the port of Mazagón for transfer to a hospital.