TORRENS (IMO 9293612)
TORRENS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,965 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 61,482, and a length overall of 199.99 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. TORRENS is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 248923000
- Call sign: 9HA4865
- Gross tonnage: 61482
- Deadweight: 21965 t
- Length overall: 199.99 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 87 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/03/2008, Baltimore, Maryland (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: WILHELMSEN LINES SHIPOWNING (Norway)
- Ship manager: WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 24°54.2′S · 047°36.4′E · Speed 17.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 11:11 UTC
- Destination: Vitoria-Gasteiz (ES VIT) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 12:32 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TORRENS?
TORRENS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of TORRENS?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.99 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11 metres.
Which classification society maintains TORRENS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Car carrier E0 MCDK TMON.
What is the PSC inspection history for TORRENS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 87 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 25 March 2008.
Where has TORRENS been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and South Africa.
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