VIKING DRIVE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,813 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 33,831, and a length overall of 164 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles. VIKING DRIVE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and across East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under three different flags and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2026.
VIKING DRIVE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 164 metres and a beam of 28 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.7 metres.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2026. All-time records show 86 inspections since 2000 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 March 2017.
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
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