[Platforms] Germany Gracechurch Comet

[Marilynn Sørensen]

Dear Platform Group, 
 
 A request has come in for a code for the German vessel Gracechurch Comet.

Suggested code:  06KQ 

 

<name> Gracechurch Comet </name> <country>Germany</country> <callsign>DIKD</callsign> <platformclass> ship of opportunity on fixed route </platformclass> <IMO> 8919831 </IMO> <commissioned> 1991-10-07 </commissioned>   <decommissioned> 1996-01-16< /decommissioned><notes> Container vessel used as ship of opportunity to collect CPR data for SAHFOS. Built in 1991 as the German vessel Komet III. Renamed Gracechurch Comet 7 Oct 1991 before reconverting to Komet III on 17 Jan 1996. Renamed Portugal Bridge 29 Feb 1996 before again reverting to Komet III on 30 Jan 1997. Re-registered in the UK 19 Mar 2003. Active as at Oct 2007, length 116m. As of 2008-07-03 the Komet III was registered under Antigua & Barbuda flag.</notes>

 

Lloyds: http://www.lloydsmiu.com/lmiu/vessels/overview.htm?vesselID=230255

This suggestion will need confirmation by NOAA.

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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