VOLVOX TERRANOVA (IMO 9164110)
VOLVOX TERRANOVA is a Hopper Dredger built in 1999 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,168 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,994. This capacity is characteristic of specialized dredging vessels used for maintenance and capital dredging projects. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. It has been observed in the South America East Coast, South Asia, and South Africa regions over recent periods. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 1 February 2024.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 245992000
- Call sign: PGBG
- Gross tonnage: 19994
- Deadweight: 22168 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 30/01/2024, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/02/2024
- Registered owner: SLEEPHOPPERZUIGERS I BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: VAN OORD SHIP MANAGEMENT BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 32°2.2′S · 052°4.6′W · Speed 6.8 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 13 October 2026 at 13:52 UTC
- Destination: Rio Grande (BR RIG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VOLVOX TERRANOVA?
VOLVOX TERRANOVA is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VOLVOX TERRANOVA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,168 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,994.
Where has VOLVOX TERRANOVA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 February 2024. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 January 2024.
What is the flag and MoU status of VOLVOX TERRANOVA?
The vessel currently flies the Netherlands flag. It is categorized in the white band for the Paris MoU and the grey band for the Tokyo MoU.
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