CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I (IMO 9233727)
CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I is a Landing Craft built in 2000 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 457 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 499. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized landing craft operations. CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I is classed by Union Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has operated under two former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.
- Type: Landing Craft
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 304839000
- Call sign: V2YG4
- Gross tonnage: 499
- Deadweight: 457 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/02/2008, Miami, Florida (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2026
- Registered owner: CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I UG (Germany)
- Ship manager: REEDEREI RASS GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 25°59.8′N · 079°55.1′W · Speed 9.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 07:29 UTC
- Destination: Port Everglades (US PEF) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I?
CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I is a Landing Craft. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 499. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 457 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I?
The vessel is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has CARIBBEAN EXPRESS I been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. This area represents its primary recent geographic area of operation.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 9 February 2008.
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