THOR HEYERDAHL (IMO 5221491)
THOR HEYERDAHL is a Passenger Ship built in 1931 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 95th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 315 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 211. Given its small displacement and passenger ship classification, it is a specialized small-scale vessel. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. Recent observation data places the vessel in North Europe, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 10 November 2006.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 1931
- MMSI: 211232340
- Call sign: DKQH
- Gross tonnage: 211
- Deadweight: 315 t
- Length overall: 50 m
- Beam: 6 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/11/2006
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SEGELSCHIFF THOR HEYERDAHL (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 54°22.6′N · 010°10.2′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 02:05 UTC
- Destination: Helgoland (DE HGL) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of THOR HEYERDAHL?
THOR HEYERDAHL is classified as a Passenger Ship. It was built in 1931 and is currently in its 95th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for THOR HEYERDAHL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 315 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 211.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Germany flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
Where has THOR HEYERDAHL been observed recently?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 10 November 2006.
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