NORDSTJERNEN (IMO 5255777)
NORDSTJERNEN is a Passenger/General Cargo Ship built in 1956 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 70th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 656 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,191, and a length overall of 88.78 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger and general cargo operations. The vessel carries the classification notation Passenger ship Ice(C). Recent observation data shows the vessel has been active in North Europe and West Europe. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger/General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1956
- MMSI: 257276000
- Call sign: LATU3
- Gross tonnage: 2191
- Deadweight: 656 t
- Length overall: 88.78 m
- Beam: 12.6 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 31/08/2026
- Registered owner: NORDSTJERNEN AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: HURTIGRUTEN GLOBAL SALES AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: VESTLAND MARINE SP Z OO (Miszewko Poland)
- Last AIS position: 54°22.0′N · 018°38.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 08:06 UTC
- Destination: Gdansk (PL GDN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NORDSTJERNEN?
NORDSTJERNEN is a Passenger/General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1956 and is currently in its 70th year of service.
What are the dimensions of NORDSTJERNEN?
The vessel has a length overall of 88.78 metres and a beam of 12.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.507 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of NORDSTJERNEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 656 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,191.
Where has NORDSTJERNEN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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