VASCO DA GAMA (IMO 8919245)
VASCO DA GAMA is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1993 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,637 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 55,877. This vessel is configured for passenger and cruise operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include West Europe, West Africa, and Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under 6 different flags and has been known by 2 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 255806445
- Call sign: CQEP2
- Gross tonnage: 55877
- Deadweight: 7637 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 130 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/06/2020, Tilbury (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: MYSTIC OCEAN SA (Monaco)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: V SHIPS LEISURE SAM (Monaco)
- Last AIS position: 54°56.6′N · 018°58.3′E · Speed 14.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 19:16 UTC
- Destination: Klaipeda (LT KLJ) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 02:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VASCO DA GAMA?
VASCO DA GAMA is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VASCO DA GAMA?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 55,877. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,637 metric tonnes.
Where has VASCO DA GAMA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and Australia and New Zealand. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 130 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 June 2020.
What is the flag history of VASCO DA GAMA?
The vessel currently flies the Portugal (MAR) flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 6 different flags.
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