J. R. TOLKIEN (IMO 7017064)
J. R. TOLKIEN is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1963 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 63rd year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 139 and a deadweight tonnage of 0. Given its specific tonnage and type, it is a small-scale passenger vessel. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2025. It has a history of one former name and has operated under one previous flag state.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 1963
- MMSI: 244496000
- Call sign: PFRB
- Gross tonnage: 139
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2025
- Registered owner: VAN DER REST J (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BBZ-ISM STICHTING (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 28°22.1′S · 048°32.9′W · Speed 7.5 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 00:55 UTC
- Destination: Itajaí (BR ITJ) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 21:05 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is J. R. TOLKIEN?
J. R. TOLKIEN is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 1963 and is currently in its 63rd year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of J. R. TOLKIEN?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 139. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded as 0.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2025. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
What is the flag state of J. R. TOLKIEN?
The vessel currently flies the Netherlands flag. It has operated under one previous flag state during its history.
How many names has this vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under one former name. It has also undergone 3 ownership changes throughout its service life.
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