VIR (IMO 7710408)
VIR is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1979 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 47th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,424 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 41,905. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. VIR is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under three different names previously. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 34 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 3 May 2011.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1979
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 41905
- Deadweight: 42424 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/12/2009, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/05/2011
- Registered owner: FOREST II KS (Norway)
- Ship manager: NORWEGIAN CAR CARRIERS AS (Norway)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VIR?
VIR is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1979 and is currently in its 47th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VIR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 42,424 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 41,905.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Comoros flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for VIR?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 34 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 3 May 2011.
What is the classification status of VIR?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). The current class status for this vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
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