CARNIVAL VALOR (IMO 9236389)
CARNIVAL VALOR is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 110,438, a deadweight tonnage of 13,294, and a length overall of 290.2 metres. This large-scale passenger vessel is designed for significant capacity in the cruise sector. CARNIVAL VALOR is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 354298000
- Call sign: H3VR
- Gross tonnage: 110438
- Deadweight: 13294 t
- Length overall: 290.2 m
- Beam: 35.5 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: CARNIVAL CORPORATION LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 29°57.0′N · 090°3.6′W · Speed 8.3 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 09:49 UTC
- Destination: New Orleans (US MSY)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CARNIVAL VALOR?
The vessel has a length overall of 290.2 metres and a beam of 35.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.3 metres.
Which shipyard built CARNIVAL VALOR?
The vessel was built by FINCANTIERI - Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A. It was completed in 2004 and is now in its 22nd year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of this ship?
CARNIVAL VALOR has a gross tonnage of 110,438. It also carries a deadweight tonnage of 13,294.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
What is the classification of CARNIVAL VALOR?
The ship is classed by DNV, an IACS member. Its class notations include Passenger ship, BIS, BWM(T), ECO, and TMON(oil lubricated).
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