ROYAL CLIPPER (IMO 8712178)
ROYAL CLIPPER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2000 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,000 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,425, and a length overall of 133.74 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger operations within specific regional maritime sectors. ROYAL CLIPPER is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and West Europe. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 215813000
- Call sign: 9HA2796
- Gross tonnage: 4425
- Deadweight: 1000 t
- Length overall: 133.74 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/04/2026
- Registered owner: SPV R CLIPPER LTD-LIB (Monaco)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: STAR CLIPPERS MONACO SAM (Monaco)
- Last AIS position: 37°7.6′N · 008°31.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 15:36 UTC
- Destination: Lisboa (PT LIS) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ROYAL CLIPPER?
ROYAL CLIPPER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ROYAL CLIPPER?
The vessel has a length overall of 133.74 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 5.6 metres.
Which classification society manages ROYAL CLIPPER?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Passenger ship TMON.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2001 and no detentions.
Where has ROYAL CLIPPER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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