Where is Laura Bassi now?

Laura Bassi (Icebreaker, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 14:19 UTC, moored, near Napoli (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was NAPOLI (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 14:33 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Laura Bassi?

Laura Bassi is an icebreaker sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 1995 by Havyard Ship Technology. The vessel is 80 m long with a beam of 17 m and has a gross tonnage of 4,028.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Laura Bassi?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Laura Bassi 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 Laura Bassi. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Laura Bassi

Icebreaker · Italy · built 1995 · AIS Class A

IMO9114256MMSI247405400Call signIBDSLast AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 14:19 UTC

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In short

Laura Bassi (Icebreaker, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 14:19 UTC, moored, near Napoli (Mediterranean Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is NAPOLI; its reported draught is 6.5 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 14:33 UTC).

Vessel type: Icebreaker
Flag: Italy
Year built: 1995
Gross tonnage: 4,028
Size (length × beam): 80 m × 17 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 14:19 UTC

Position: 40.8418° N, 14.272° E
Area: Mediterranean Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 237°
Heading: 359°

40.8418° N, 14.272° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Laura Bassi
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9114256
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 247405400
Call signWhat is a call sign?: IBDS
Flag: Italy
Vessel type: Detailed type from WikidataIcebreaker
AIS ship type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 4,028
Length overall: 80 m
Beam: 17 m
Year built: 1995

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Registered owner: National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics - OGS
Source: Wikidata · since 2019 · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
GC Rieber Shipping
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Operator: British Antarctic Survey
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Havyard Ship Technology
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About Laura Bassi

Laura Bassi (formerly Polar Queen and RRS Ernest Shackleton) is an icebreaking research vessel operated by the Italian National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics. Between 1999 and 2019, she was the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) logistics ship, primarily used for the resupply of scientific stations in the Antarctic. Laura Bassi is ice strengthened with a double hull construction, certified Category A PC5 according to the Polar Code. She is capable of a wide range of logistic tasks, as well as having a scientific capability.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laura Bassi now?: Laura Bassi (Icebreaker, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 14:19 UTC, moored, near Napoli (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was NAPOLI (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 14:33 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Laura Bassi?: Laura Bassi is an icebreaker sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 1995 by Havyard Ship Technology. The vessel is 80 m long with a beam of 17 m and has a gross tonnage of 4,028.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Laura Bassi?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Laura Bassi 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 Laura Bassi. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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