LINK GALAXY (IMO 8820860)
LINK GALAXY is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,409 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,620, and a length overall of 122 metres. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel carries the classification notation General cargo carrier RO/RO E0 Ice(1A*). It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Europe over recent periods. The vessel has operated under one former flag and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 January 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 257306000
- Call sign: LATX8
- Gross tonnage: 8541
- Deadweight: 7589 t
- Length overall: 147.2 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Home port: ÅKREHAMN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/01/2026
- Registered owner: NORWEST SHIP 8 AS (Akrehamn Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: NORWEST SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Akrehamn Norway)
- Last AIS position: 59°19.5′N · 005°19.4′E · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 14:49 UTC
- Destination: Bokn (NO BOK) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LINK GALAXY?
LINK GALAXY is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the dimensions of LINK GALAXY?
The vessel has a length overall of 122 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.173 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of LINK GALAXY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,409 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,620.
Where has LINK GALAXY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Europe. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has LINK GALAXY undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 January 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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