LINK NOVA (IMO 8911748)
LINK NOVA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1992 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,387 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,620, and a length overall of 122 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional Ro-Ro cargo operations. The vessel operates with the classification notation General cargo carrier RO/RO E0 Ice(1A*). Recent observation data places the vessel in North Europe and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under three different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 January 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 257588000
- Call sign: LAWA8
- Gross tonnage: 6620
- Deadweight: 5387 t
- Length overall: 122 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Home port: Åkrehamn
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/01/2026
- Registered owner: NORWEST SHIP 5 AS (Akrehamn Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: NORWEST SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Akrehamn Norway)
- Last AIS position: 40°43.5′N · 029°52.4′E · Speed 1.3 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 11 September 2026 at 02:51 UTC
- Destination: Limas (TR LMA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LINK NOVA?
LINK NOVA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the dimensions of LINK NOVA?
The vessel has a length overall of 122 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.16 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of the vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,387 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,620.
Where has LINK NOVA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has LINK NOVA undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 January 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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