VIKING PASSERO (IMO 9491886)
VIKING PASSERO is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,755 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 47,053, and a length overall of 183.29 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. VIKING PASSERO is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the West Europe region over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 538009817
- Call sign: V7A5205
- Gross tonnage: 47053
- Deadweight: 12755 t
- Length overall: 183.29 m
- Beam: 31.49 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/12/2022, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/09/2026
- Registered owner: GCC SHIPOWNING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: GCC MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: LAEISZ REEDEREI (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 9°59.4′N · 083°1.3′W · Speed 16.3 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 13:39 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Limon (CR LIO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VIKING PASSERO?
VIKING PASSERO is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VIKING PASSERO?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.29 metres and a beam of 31.49 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.1 metres.
Which classification society maintains VIKING PASSERO?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2012 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 December 2022.
Where has VIKING PASSERO been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South China Sea and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed operating near West Europe and the North America East Coast.
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