INSIGNIA (IMO 9156462)
INSIGNIA is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1998 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,948 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 30,277, and a length overall of 185 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger cruise operations. INSIGNIA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 538001663
- Call sign: V7DM2
- Gross tonnage: 30277
- Deadweight: 2948 t
- Length overall: 185 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 117 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/02/2013, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner: INSIGNIA VESSEL ACQUISITION (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NCL BAHAMAS LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 40°50.2′N · 014°15.7′E · Speed 2.6 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 15:25 UTC
- Destination: Civitavecchia (IT CVV) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 03:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of INSIGNIA?
INSIGNIA is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions of INSIGNIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 185 metres and a beam of 26 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 30,277.
Which classification society maintains INSIGNIA?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has INSIGNIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for INSIGNIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 18 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 117 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 February 2013.
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