USNS Richard G. Matthiesen
ship
Current position
No live position received yet. Identity and particulars below.
Identity & particulars
- Name
- USNS Richard G. Matthiesen
- IMO number
- 8310102
- MMSI
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- Call sign
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- Flag
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- Vessel type
- ship
- Gross tonnage
- 21,471
- Deadweight (DWT)
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- Length overall
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- Beam
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- Year built
- 1986
- Builder
- American Ship Building Company
- Registered owner
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- Operator
- United States Navy
Particulars are enriched from public sources as they become available. Position & identity are derived live from AIS.
About USNS Richard G. Matthiesen
USNS Richard G. Matthiesen (T-AOT-1124) was one of four tankers, known as T5s, with double hulls ice-strengthened for protection against damage during missions in extreme climates. She was part of Military Sealift Command's Sealift Program, transporting fuel for the Department of Defense. Richard G. Matthiesen had missions including refueling the National Science Foundation in Antarctica and Thule Air Base in Greenland. She was named after Richard G Matthiesen, a Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal recipient. Richard G. Matthiesen went out of service on March 31 2011 and transferred to the Maritime Commission for disposal.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is USNS Richard G. Matthiesen now?
- USNS Richard G. Matthiesen 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 USNS Richard G. Matthiesen?
- USNS Richard G. Matthiesen is a ship, built in 1986 by American Ship Building Company. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 21,471.
- Who owns USNS Richard G. Matthiesen?
- USNS Richard G. Matthiesen is operated by United States Navy. Ownership data is compiled from public registries and shown free on Seadar.
- Has USNS Richard G. Matthiesen been detained or sanctioned?
- No detentions or sanctions for USNS Richard G. Matthiesen appear in the public sources Seadar tracks (USCG PSIX inspections and the OFAC SDN list).