YACHT EXPRESS (IMO 9346029)
YACHT EXPRESS is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,951, and a length overall of 209 metres. This configuration is typical for heavy-lift operations requiring specialized deck strength and capacity. Bureau Veritas, an IACS member, is the classification society for the vessel. Recent observation data shows the vessel has been active in West Africa, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 244870311
- Call sign: PCEX
- Gross tonnage: 17951
- Deadweight: 12500 t
- Length overall: 209 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/10/2014, Genova (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2026
- Registered owner: REDERIJ YACHT EXPRESS (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: SPLIETHOFF TRANSPORT BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: SPLIETHOFF'S BEVRACHTINGS BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 30°9.6′N · 048°46.3′W · Speed 12.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 06:51 UTC
- Destination: Port Everglades (US PEF) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 02:16 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of YACHT EXPRESS?
YACHT EXPRESS is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of YACHT EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 209 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 17,951.
Which classification society maintains YACHT EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 9 October 2014.
Where has YACHT EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Africa and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has also been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico.
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