BALMORAL (IMO 8506294)
BALMORAL is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1988 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,537, and a length overall of 217.91 metres. This size and configuration are characteristic of mid-sized cruise vessels designed for diverse passenger operations. BALMORAL is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, North Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and one earlier flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 308785000
- Call sign: C6II4
- Gross tonnage: 43537
- Deadweight: 5500 t
- Length overall: 217.91 m
- Beam: 28.2 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/01/2026
- Registered owner: BALMORAL CRUISE LTD (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRED OLSEN WINDCARRIER ASA (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 44°1.5′N · 008°26.0′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 02:37 UTC
- Destination: Savona (IT SVN) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 04:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BALMORAL?
BALMORAL is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BALMORAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 217.91 metres and a beam of 28.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.1 metres.
Which classification society maintains BALMORAL?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its current class notation is Passenger ship.
What is the tonnage capacity of BALMORAL?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 43,537. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,500 metric tonnes.
How many PSC inspections has BALMORAL undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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