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BRP Gregorio Velasquez

oceanographic research vessel

IMO 7738591
MMSI —
active

Current position

No live position received yet. Identity and particulars below.

Identity & particulars

Name
BRP Gregorio Velasquez
IMO number
7738591
MMSI
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Call sign
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Flag
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Vessel type
oceanographic research vessel
Gross tonnage
2,516
Deadweight (DWT)
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Length overall
279 m
Beam
46 m
Year built
1969
Builder
Defoe Shipbuilding Company
Registered owner
United States Navy
Operator
Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Particulars are enriched from public sources as they become available. Position & identity are derived live from AIS.

About BRP Gregorio Velasquez

BRP Gregorio Velasquez is Philippine Navy's first oceanographic research vessel. It was built by the United States Navy as USNS Melville (T-AGOR-14) for university support of Navy programs. The ship was operated as the research vessel R/V Melville by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for oceanographic research. As the R/V Melville, it was the oldest active vessel in the academic research fleet, collectively known as the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) (UNOLS). The US Government confirmed on 17 November 2015 that the Melville was to be transferred to the Philippine Navy as Excess Defense Articles (EDA)s. The vessel was officially transferred to the Philippines on 28 April 2016 and was commissioned into active service at the same time with the Philippine Navy.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is BRP Gregorio Velasquez now?
BRP Gregorio Velasquez has not transmitted a live position recently. Its identity and particulars are kept on this page, and its position will appear here the moment it is detected on AIS again.
What kind of ship is BRP Gregorio Velasquez?
BRP Gregorio Velasquez is a oceanographic research vessel, built in 1969 by Defoe Shipbuilding Company. The vessel is 279 m long with a beam of 46 m and has a gross tonnage of 2,516.
Who owns BRP Gregorio Velasquez?
BRP Gregorio Velasquez is registered to United States Navy and operated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Ownership data is compiled from public registries and shown free on Seadar.
Has BRP Gregorio Velasquez been detained or sanctioned?
No detentions or sanctions for BRP Gregorio Velasquez appear in the public sources Seadar tracks (USCG PSIX inspections and the OFAC SDN list).

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