NAME CHANGE:
“UTHORN” was renamed “STORM BIRD”, in December 2023, and transferred from German to St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag.
In time of writing (27/02/2024) moored in Stenungsund / Sweden.
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VESSEL DETAILS:
“STORM BIRD” / Kingstown
TYPE: Fishing research vessel / Support
IMO NO: 8100648
274 gt / 82 nt / 87 mdwt
Delivered from Schiffswerft Gebr. Schlömer Oldersum / Moormerland – Germany (Yard no 280), in 1982.
Name history:
- “UTHORN” from delivery in 1982 until 12/2023
- German flag
- Owned by Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Germany.
- From 2019 – Managed by Reederei F. Laeisz G.m.b.H., Brememerhaven / Germany.
- “STORM BIRD” from 12/2023 –
- From 12/2023 – Owned by Skagerrak Shipowners AB. – Care of Skaw Shipping & Transport AB., Stenungsund / Sweden.
- From 12/2023 – St. Vincent and the Grenadines flag.
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ARCHIVE PHOTO:
“UTHORN” / reg. Helgoland, arriving Cuxhaven / Germany, 6 September 2017.
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