STENA FORTH (IMO 9428932)
STENA FORTH is a Drilling Ship built in 2009 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 58,307, a gross tonnage of 58,294, and a length overall of 228.34 metres. This vessel is configured as a specialized offshore drilling unit. STENA FORTH is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2025.
- Type: Drilling Ship
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 235074573
- Call sign: 2COV5
- Gross tonnage: 58294
- Deadweight: 58307 t
- Length overall: 228.34 m
- Beam: 42 m
- Home port: ABERDEEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/06/2025
- Registered owner: XIANG H138 INTERNATIONAL SHIP (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: STENA DRILLING LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 32°10.6′N · 032°27.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 15:12 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas (AR LPS) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when STENA FORTH arrives in Las Palmas. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
STENA FORTH is a Drilling Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
STENA FORTH is a Drilling Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of STENA FORTH?
The vessel has a length overall of 228.34 metres and a beam of 42 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.035 metres.
Which classification society maintains STENA FORTH?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is recorded as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for STENA FORTH?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2025. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has STENA FORTH been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.