BRP Gregorio Velasquez

No AIS position on record for this vessel. Identity and particulars are below.

Identity & particulars

Name

BRP Gregorio Velasquez

IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?

7738591

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Vessel type

oceanographic research vessel

Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight

2,516

Length overall

279 m

Beam

46 m

Year built

1969

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Timeline

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Port calls

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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?

Seadar has no displayable AIS position for BRP Gregorio Velasquez in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.

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 is recorded as the owner or manager of BRP Gregorio Velasquez?

Philippine Navy is recorded as Registered owner for BRP Gregorio Velasquez (source: Wikidata; since 2016). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Seadar hold for BRP Gregorio Velasquez?

Seadar has no matched sanctions record displayed for BRP Gregorio Velasquez from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for BRP Gregorio Velasquez. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.