ISLAND 8 (IMO 1052359)
ISLAND 8 is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 2026 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 0 year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 310 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,275. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. ISLAND 8 is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 2026
- MMSI: 377592000
- Call sign: J8B6879
- Gross tonnage: 2275
- Deadweight: 310 t
- Length overall: 81 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRY (Canada)
- Last AIS position: 48°25.9′N · 123°22.6′W · Speed 4.8 kn · received 8 July 2026 at 16:57 UTC
- Destination: Victoria (CA VIC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ISLAND 8?
ISLAND 8 is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 2026 and is currently in its first year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ISLAND 8?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 2,275. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 310 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages ISLAND 8?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ISLAND 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for ISLAND 8?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2026 and no detentions.
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