What kind of ship is H.U.SVERDRUP II?

H.U.SVERDRUP II is a research vessel sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 1990 by Simek. The vessel is 55 m long with a beam of 13 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,387.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for H.U.SVERDRUP II?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for H.U.SVERDRUP II from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for H.U.SVERDRUP II. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

H.U.SVERDRUP II

Research vessel · Norway · built 1990 · AIS Class A

IMO8921925MMSI257113000Call signLCMOLast AIS position Jul 3, 2026, 07:51 UTC

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H.U.SVERDRUP II (Research vessel, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Jul 3, 2026, 07:51 UTC, not moving, near Harstad (Norwegian Sea). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.

Vessel type: Research vessel
Flag: Norway
Year built: 1990
Gross tonnage: 1,387
Size (length × beam): 55 m × 13 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Jul 3, 2026, 07:51 UTC

Position: 68.7806° N, 16.5955° E
Area: Norwegian Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 267°
Heading: 269°

68.7806° N, 16.5955° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: H.U.SVERDRUP II
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8921925
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 257113000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: LCMO
Flag: Norway
Vessel type: Research vessel
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 1,387
Length overall: 55 m
Beam: 13 m
Year built: 1990

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Operator: Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Simek
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About H.U.SVERDRUP II

MS H.U. Sverdrup II is a Norwegian research vessel owned by the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. The ship is named after the Norwegian oceanographer and meteorologist Harald Ulrik Sverdrup (1888–1957). The ship was built in 1990 by Simek AS. It is certified for European trips and is used almost year-round. The ship has space for 15 researchers that can use 151 m2 (1,630 sq ft) of lab space and 200 m2 (2,200 sq ft) of aft deck space. To reduce noise from the main engine, it is mounted elastically and a passive stabilization system dampens the vessel's rolling movements in bad weather conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is H.U.SVERDRUP II now?: H.U.SVERDRUP II (Research vessel, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Jul 3, 2026, 07:51 UTC, not moving, near Harstad (Norwegian Sea). Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
What kind of ship is H.U.SVERDRUP II?: H.U.SVERDRUP II is a research vessel sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 1990 by Simek. The vessel is 55 m long with a beam of 13 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,387.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for H.U.SVERDRUP II?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for H.U.SVERDRUP II from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for H.U.SVERDRUP II. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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