CROWN OPAL (IMO 9128063)
CROWN OPAL is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,316 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,519. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. CROWN OPAL is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, North Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 311000801
- Call sign: C6DW4
- Gross tonnage: 10519
- Deadweight: 10316 t
- Beam: 23 m
- Home port: NASSAU -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 91 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/09/2016, Portsmouth (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2026
- Registered owner: WHITESTONE EQUITIES CORP (Sweden)
- Ship manager: COOL CARRIERS AB (Sweden)
- ISM manager: OWH SHIPMANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 22°52.8′S · 014°27.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 16 October 2026 at 21:57 UTC
- Destination: Walvis Bay (NA WVB)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CROWN OPAL?
CROWN OPAL is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CROWN OPAL?
The vessel has a beam of 23 metres. It reports a gross tonnage of 10,519 and a deadweight tonnage of 10,316.
Which classification society manages CROWN OPAL?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is ICE CLASS ID # REF-CARGO.
What is the engine power of CROWN OPAL?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 11,915 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a refrigerated cargo carrier.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026. All-time records show 91 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 24 September 2016.
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