[Platforms] Germany Gracechurch Comet

[Donald Collins]

All,
This platform request was confirmed by NOAA on 3 Mar 2009.
cheers,
Don

Marilynn Sørensen wrote:
> Dear Platform Group, 
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>  A request has come in for a code for the German vessel Gracechurch Comet.
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> Suggested code:  06KQ 
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> <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>
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> Lloyds: http://www.lloydsmiu.com/lmiu/vessels/overview.htm?vesselID=230255
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> This suggestion will need confirmation by NOAA.
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> Cheers,
> Marilynn
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> Marilynn Sørensen 
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