HERITAGE ADVENTURER (IMO 9000168)
HERITAGE ADVENTURER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1991 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,177 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,445, and a length overall of 124.8 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger operations with specific cabin accommodations. HERITAGE ADVENTURER is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 255806208
- Call sign: CQAL6
- Gross tonnage: 8445
- Deadweight: 1177 t
- Length overall: 124.8 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 93 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2026
- Registered owner: NORDIC HERITAGE EXPEDITION (Germany)
- Ship manager: NORDIC HAMBURG SHIPMGMT GMBH (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NORDIC CRUISE MANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 3°36.9′S · 125°35.6′E · Speed 13.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 21:13 UTC
- Destination: BURU ISLAND · ETA 11 October 2026 at 00:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HERITAGE ADVENTURER?
HERITAGE ADVENTURER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HERITAGE ADVENTURER?
The vessel has a length overall of 124.8 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.99 metres.
Which classification society maintains HERITAGE ADVENTURER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026. All-time records show 93 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Where has HERITAGE ADVENTURER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand region.
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