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OAS platform Detail for Sigma-T
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platforms_id: 1038
Title: CCGS
Name: Sigma-T
ICES Code: 18SG
Callsign:
Countries: CANADA
Comments: Updated information from ICES for the vessel SIGMA-T from CANADA.

Name : SIGMA-T
Flag : CANADA - CA (ISO Country Code)
Title : CCGS
Platform Class : 31 Research vessel
Commissioned Date : 2008
Current Length : 12.1
Built : 2008
Notes : MMSI 316012656 A small, shallow draught vessel used primarily for science research.
Not to be confused with the M/V Sigma-T, which was built in 1963 and converted for oceanographic research in 1966.

Additional Information Sources:
- http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/Fleet/Vessel?vessel_id=96
- http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/media/back-fiche/2013/CCGE-eng.htm#_Toc358716511
- http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=920306

General Comments:
Incorrect launch date for Sigma-T at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/media/back-fiche/2013/CCGE-eng.htm#_Toc358716511.

Photo from 2009 supports the 2008 launch http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/showallphotos.aspx?mmsi=316012656&photoid=64841#top_photo
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Metadata version: 3
Keydate: 2003-03-25 00:00:00+00
Editdate: 2022-07-01 03:00:35+00