ISLAND FRONTIER (IMO 9249520)
ISLAND FRONTIER is a Well-Stimulation Vessel built in 2003 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,960 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,834, and a length overall of 106.2 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized well-stimulation operations. The vessel operates with classification notation DK(+) DYNPOS(AUTRO) E0 HELDK(S, H) HL(2.8). Recent geographic observations place the vessel in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026.
- Type: Well-Stimulation Vessel
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 258866000
- Call sign: LAYE5
- Gross tonnage: 6834
- Deadweight: 3960 t
- Length overall: 106.2 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Home port: ÅLESUND
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/02/2026
- Registered owner: ISLAND OFFSHORE SHIPHOLDING LP (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ISLAND OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 26°56.2′N · 093°57.9′W · Speed 1.2 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 18 October 2026 at 11:45 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ISLAND FRONTIER?
ISLAND FRONTIER is a Well-Stimulation Vessel. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of ISLAND FRONTIER?
The vessel has a length overall of 106.2 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.2 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,960 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,834.
Where has ISLAND FRONTIER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These observations cover its recent operational history.
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 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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