OCEAN NOVA (IMO 8913916)
OCEAN NOVA is a Passenger Ship built in 1992 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 200 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,183. This vessel is configured for passenger operations within its specific size class. OCEAN NOVA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and along the East and West coasts of South America. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 309051000
- Call sign: C6US3
- Gross tonnage: 2183
- Deadweight: 200 t
- Length overall: 73 m
- Beam: 12 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/04/2017, Portsmouth (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2026
- Registered owner: O NOVA OWNER LDA (USA)
- Ship manager: SUNSTONE SHIPS INC (USA)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN CRUISE (USA)
- Last AIS position: 24°47.6′S · 041°35.4′W · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 07:52 UTC
- Destination: Montevideo (UY MVD) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 09:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of OCEAN NOVA?
OCEAN NOVA is a Passenger Ship. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for OCEAN NOVA?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 2,183. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 200 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains OCEAN NOVA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has OCEAN NOVA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the South American coasts. These observations include both the East and West coasts of South America.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2006 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 30 April 2017.
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