VIOLET RAY (IMO 9395630)
VIOLET RAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,370 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 49,708. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. VIOLET RAY is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and East Asia, North America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 February 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311008600
- Call sign: C6XG3
- Gross tonnage: 49708
- Deadweight: 13370 t
- Length overall: 189.3 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/02/2026
- Registered owner: VIOLET RAY LTD (LB)
- Ship manager: RAY CAR CARRIERS LTD (LB)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: STAMCO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 41°37.0′N · 141°11.6′E · Speed 18.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 17:27 UTC
- Destination: Gwangyang (KR KAN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VIOLET RAY?
VIOLET RAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VIOLET RAY?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 49,708. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,370 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages VIOLET RAY?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VIOLET RAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 February 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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