OPTIMA SEAWAYS (IMO 9188427)
OPTIMA SEAWAYS is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1999 and flying the Lithuania flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,073 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 25,263, and a length overall of 186 metres. This vessel is configured for vehicle transport and passenger service. OPTIMA SEAWAYS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in North Europe and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under 6 different flag states and has been known by 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 June 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Lithuania
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 277339000
- Call sign: LYSD
- Gross tonnage: 25263
- Deadweight: 7073 t
- Length overall: 186 m
- Beam: 25.6 m
- Home port: GENOVA - 016
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/04/2001, Barcelona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DFDS SEAWAYS AB-LITHUANIA (Lithuania)
- Last AIS position: 55°53.2′N · 016°14.5′E · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 19:27 UTC
- Destination: Klaipeda (LT KLJ) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 06:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OPTIMA SEAWAYS?
OPTIMA SEAWAYS is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions of OPTIMA SEAWAYS?
The vessel has a length overall of 186 metres and a beam of 25.6 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 25,263.
What is the engine power of OPTIMA SEAWAYS?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 18,900 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a Ro-Ro passenger ship.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 26 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 June 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 April 2001.
What is the classification of OPTIMA SEAWAYS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, an IACS member. Its specific class notation is + IAP + IAQ-1 Ice Class ID.
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