DON QUIJOTE (IMO 9138525)
DON QUIJOTE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1998 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 28th 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 automotive cargo. DON QUIJOTE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in various regions including East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Indian Ocean. It has no recorded former names or previous flag changes. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 257264000
- Call sign: LATE8
- Gross tonnage: 67141
- Deadweight: 28142 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 100 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner: WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN NORWAY AS
- Ship manager: WALLENIUS MARINE SINGAPORE PTE
- ISM manager: WALLENIUS MARINE AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 21°50.9′N · 112°23.2′W · Speed 15.9 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 11:44 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 14:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DON QUIJOTE?
DON QUIJOTE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DON QUIJOTE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 67,141. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 28,142 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains DON QUIJOTE?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DON QUIJOTE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Indian Ocean and the Java Sea.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 100 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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