CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER (IMO 9192363)
CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2002 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,852, a gross tonnage of 108,977, and a length overall of 290 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger operations within the cruise ship sector. CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, the Singapore Strait, and the Indian Ocean. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 311001596
- Call sign: C6HX7
- Gross tonnage: 108977
- Deadweight: 10852 t
- Length overall: 290 m
- Beam: 36 m
- Home port: LONDON - 179051
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 90 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: CARNIVAL CORPORATION LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 26°4.1′S · 153°30.7′E · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 09:20 UTC
- Destination: Brisbane (AU BNE) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 16:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER?
CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER?
The vessel has a length overall of 290 metres and a beam of 36 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 108,977.
What is the engine power of this vessel?
The main engine provides a power output of 63,360 kW. This power supports its operations as a large passenger cruise ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026. All-time records show 90 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
What is the classification of CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, an IACS member. Its specific class notation is + AUT-CCS INWATERSURVEY PMS.
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