DON CARLOS (IMO 9122655)
DON CARLOS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1997 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,142 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 67,141. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of vehicles across global trade routes. DON CARLOS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, South East Asia, and the East Asia and New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former 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 20 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 257263000
- Call sign: LATD8
- Gross tonnage: 67141
- Deadweight: 28142 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 111 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/05/2023, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/07/2026
- Registered owner: WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN NORWAY AS
- Ship manager: WALLENIUS MARINE SINGAPORE PTE
- ISM manager: WALLENIUS MARINE AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 11°44.2′N · 091°23.2′W · Speed 16.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 02:54 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 10:25 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DON CARLOS?
DON CARLOS is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DON CARLOS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,142 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 67,141.
Which classification society manages DON CARLOS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
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 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 July 2026. All-time records show 111 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 May 2023.
Where has DON CARLOS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Africa and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Asia and New Guinea Pacific regions.
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