TORTUGAS (IMO 9319765)
TORTUGAS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,271 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 61,321, and a length overall of 199.99 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. TORTUGAS 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 Africa, East Asia, and the West Coast of North America over recent periods. It has operated under one former name and three previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 249757000
- Call sign: 9HA4366
- Gross tonnage: 61321
- Deadweight: 22271 t
- Length overall: 199.99 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/01/2026
- 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: 3°57.8′S · 146°35.3′E · Speed 13.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 01:29 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 23:21 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and build year of TORTUGAS?
TORTUGAS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of TORTUGAS?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.99 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.025 metres.
Which classification society manages TORTUGAS?
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 this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
What is the cargo capacity of TORTUGAS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,271 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 61,321.
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