WAVE SENTINEL (IMO 9100748)
WAVE SENTINEL is a Cable Repair Ship|Cable Layer built in 1995 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,488 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,330. This specialized vessel is configured for cable maintenance and installation operations. WAVE SENTINEL is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America West Coast, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2026.
- Type: Cable Repair Ship|Cable Layer
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 232616000
- Call sign: MZBC8
- Gross tonnage: 12330
- Deadweight: 4488 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: GLOBAL MARINE SYSTEMS LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 29°8.7′N · 090°12.5′W · moored · received 23 August 2026 at 13:25 UTC
- Destination: Curaçao (CW CUR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of WAVE SENTINEL?
WAVE SENTINEL is a Cable Repair Ship and Cable Layer. It was built in 1995 and is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for WAVE SENTINEL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,488 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,330.
Which classification society maintains WAVE SENTINEL?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WAVE SENTINEL been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America West Coast, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has WAVE SENTINEL undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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