INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS (IMO 9349681)
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS is a cruise ship built in 2008 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 12,538 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 155,889. INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS has been classed since 21 February 2025 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 17 April 2023. The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; the east coast of North America; and Western Europe (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 309374000
- Call sign: C6WW4
- Gross tonnage: 155889
- Deadweight: 12538 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2026
- Registered owner: INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 41°31.3′N · 069°27.1′W · Speed 8.8 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 00:10 UTC
- Destination: BOS US · ETA 17 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS?
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS is a cruise ship built in 2008. It is in its 18th year of service.
What is the deadweight of INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS?
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS has a deadweight of 12,538 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 155,889.
What flag does INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS fly?
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS?
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS has been classed since 21 February 2025 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 17 April 2023.
How many port state control inspections has INDEPENDENCE OF THE SEAS had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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