Vessel Profile

G.S.I. Explorer

G.S.I. Explorer
Photo: George Schneider

Story

This research vessel was built in 1982 by Phoenix Shipbuilders Ltd. in Beverley.

Owners & Masters

In 1982 she was owned by UK interests.

In 1985-1997 she was owned by Geophoto Services Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 1997 China Offshore Geophysical North Co., Tianjin China.

In 2005 she was owned by China Oilfield Services Ltd.

Repower

In 1997 she was re-engined with a 4SA 3x6cyl (159 x 159mm), 1587bhp, 3 screws by Chongqing Cummins Engine Co., Chongqing China.

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