NORWEGIAN SPIRIT (IMO 9141065)
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1998 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,530, a gross tonnage of 75,904, and a length overall of 268.6 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger service within the cruise sector. The vessel operates with classification notation Passenger ship BIS ECO. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the New Guinea Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, and East Asia, South East Asia regions. 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 1 September 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 311746000
- Call sign: C6TQ6
- Gross tonnage: 75904
- Deadweight: 8530 t
- Length overall: 268.6 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2026
- Registered owner: NORWEGIAN SPIRIT LTD (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: NCL BAHAMAS LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 17°36.2′S · 177°26.3′E · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 07:06 UTC
- Destination: DRAVUNI, FIJI
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NORWEGIAN SPIRIT?
NORWEGIAN SPIRIT is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions of NORWEGIAN SPIRIT?
The vessel has a length overall of 268.6 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.421 metres.
Which shipyard built NORWEGIAN SPIRIT?
The vessel was constructed by Jos. L. Meyer GmbH & Co. It was completed in 1998 and is currently 28 years old.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
Where has NORWEGIAN SPIRIT been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the New Guinea Pacific and Australia and New Zealand regions. It has also been observed in East Asia and South East Asia.
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