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On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space of the Federal Republic of Germany, we are offering the research vessel METEOR for sale via a sealed-bid auction.
Bid deadline: July 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m.


Research Vessel - METEOR
Manufacturer: Schlichting Werft
Type: 711 - Research Vessel
Main purpose: Oceanographic / hydrographic research
In Service since: March 1986
IMO No.: 8411279
Class Relation: DNV Class
Main Class Notation: 100 A5 MC
Design Class Notation: AUT E2(H) E2 (M)
DNV-ID: G31355
Length overall: 97.5 m
Breadth overall: 16.5 m
BRT / BRZ: 4,280
DWT: 1014

Operational Status: In Operation until end of June 2026 / until hand over August 2026 “Warm lay-up”

All information based on data provided by the seller in May 2026 (subject to change).

Note: For details ask for PDF Exposé.

REMARKS:
- All measurements given are approximate.
- The Vessel requires an export license.

INSPECTION ON SITE:
On 14/15 July 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm latest check-in 1:00 pm (CET) at the location.
Written registration by no later than 07 July 2026 01.00 pm (including surname, first name, passport/ID number) via E-Mail is required. Due to the mandatory security check, late registration is not possible.
- Valid ID required for admission to inspection –

The inspection takes place in a secure area. Minors and animals (e.g. dogs), are not permitted to enter the premises.

For further information and details, please contact us.

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