JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO (IMO 9238909)
JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO is a Hopper Dredger built in 2002 and flying the Luxembourg flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,650 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,370. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations.
JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO is classed by the China Corporation Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 January 2025.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Luxembourg
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 253234000
- Call sign: LXDD
- Gross tonnage: 17370
- Deadweight: 26650 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/01/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: EUROPEAN DREDGING CO SA (Luxembourg)
- ISM manager: DREDGING & MARITIME MANAGEMENT (Luxembourg)
- Last AIS position: 0°44.5′N · 104°8.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn
- Destination: GALANG · ETA 2026-09-26T07:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO?
JUAN SEBASTIAN DE ELCANO is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 26,650 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,370.
Which classification society is associated with the vessel?
The vessel is associated with the China Corporation Register of Shipping. The current status of its classification is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 January 2025. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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