NORWEGIAN SUN (IMO 9218131)
NORWEGIAN SUN is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2001 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,100 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 78,309, and a length overall of 258 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger operations within the cruise sector. The vessel carries the classification notation Passenger ship BIS E0. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in East Africa, the South China Sea, and the Malacca Strait. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 311109000
- Call sign: C6RN3
- Gross tonnage: 78309
- Deadweight: 7100 t
- Length overall: 258 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 102 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/05/2026
- Registered owner: NORWEGIAN SUN LTD (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: NCL BAHAMAS LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 52°59.7′N · 004°3.4′E · Speed 15.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 08:50 UTC
- Destination: Southampton (GB SOU) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when NORWEGIAN SUN arrives in Southampton. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NORWEGIAN SUN?
The vessel has a length overall of 258 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.217 metres.
What is the capacity of NORWEGIAN SUN?
The ship has a gross tonnage of 78,309. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 7,100 metric tonnes.
Where has NORWEGIAN SUN been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and East Africa. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026. All-time records show 102 inspections since 2001 and no detentions.
Who built the NORWEGIAN SUN?
The vessel was built by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH. It was completed in 2001 and is currently in its 25th year of service.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.