VESSEL RENAMING:
“ISLAND CROWN” was recently (13/3-23?) renamed “STIRLING CASTLE” in Plymouth UK.
As “ISLAND CROWN” – owned by Green Island Crown AS – Care of Island Offshore Management AS., Ulsteinvik / Norway. (Since 09/2021)
Now as “STIRLING CASTLE” – owned by United Kingdom Govt Mod-Navy, Directorate of Marine Services, Bath / UK. (Since 03/2023)
In time of writing (14/3-23), moored in Plymouth UK.
Vessel departed Ulsteinvik / Norway, 25 January 2023, and arrived Plymouth UK, 29 January 2023.
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“STIRLING CASTLE” / GBR
TYPE: Construction/Support (UT 776 CD)
IMO NO: 9630535
5840 gt / 1753 nt / 4600 mdwt
Delivered from Vard Brevik, Brevik / Norway (Yard no 784), in May 2013.
Name history:
- “ISLAND CROWN” from delivery in 2013 until 03/2023
- “STIRLING CASTLE” from 03/2023 –
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Archive photo:
“ISLAND CROWN” / reg. Ålesund, moored in Stavanger, 7 April 2021.
Vessel arrived from Blyth UK, 4/4-21, and departed for Tananger and Peterhead UK, 16/5-21.
@ picture – www.maritime-pics.com
