[Platforms] Bahamas Fugro Mercator

[Marilynn Sørensen]

Dear Platform Group, 

A request has come in for a code for the Bahama vessel Fugro Mercator.

Suggested code: BHFM
<name>Fugro Mercator</name> <flag>Bahamas</flag><callsign>C6NV9</callsign> <platformclass>research vessel</platformclass> <IMO>6825191</IMO> <commissioned>2004-02-11</commmissioned>
 <notes>Fugro multirole survey vessel built 1969 by NEWPORT SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. UK. Length 72.9m; breadth 11.6m; depth 7.8 m; draught 7.0m (Lloyds 5.3m); gross tonnage 1583 GT. Fugro Mercator from 11 February 2004, Previous names Svitzer Mercator 1 June 1996 - 10 feb.2004, Skandi Surveyor 1 feb.1981-31 May 1996, Seisearch 18 April 1977-1 feb1981, Jaster 1 jan 1975-17 april-1977, Patuda 1 Jan. 1969-31 dec. 1974. Flags: Bahamas from 1 June 1996, Norway (Int) 1 Jan 1988 - 31 May 1996, Norway 26 Jan.1981 - 31 Dec.1987</notes>

URL for "Skandi Surveyor" confirming build info http://www.nis-nor.no/S%C3%B8k/hoved.browse.aspx?path=%2fhome%2fs%C3%B8k%2fskipaktuelledata&layout={09922BC8-02D1-4E3F-8ECE-931D820A34EA} Change status to "deleted" to get register.

Lloyds URL: http://www.lloydsmiu.com/lmiu/vessels/overview.htm?vesselID=76144

This suggestion will need confirmation by NOAA. Roy, please note the Lloyds information which confirms build information in red.

Cheers,
Marilynn
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Marilynn Sørensen 
Data Manager 
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea 
H.C. Andersens Boulevard 44-46, 1553 Copenhagen V. 
Denmark 
Direct tel: +45 33 38 67 20 

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