ARTEVELDE (IMO 9501954)
ARTEVELDE is a Hopper Dredger built in 2009 and flying the Belgium flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,327 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,941. This configuration is typical for specialized dredging operations within coastal or near-shore environments. ARTEVELDE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. 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 17 April 2024.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Belgium
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 205557000
- Call sign: ORPH
- Gross tonnage: 4941
- Deadweight: 8327 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/04/2024
- Registered owner: DEME LUXEMBOURG SA (Luxembourg)
- Ship manager: DREDGING INTERNATIONAL NV (Belgium)
- ISM manager: DEME GROUP (Belgium)
- Last AIS position: 6°6.4′N · 001°17.2′E · Speed 1.0 kn · received 3 October 2026 at 16:53 UTC
- Destination: Lome (TG LFW)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ARTEVELDE?
ARTEVELDE is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ARTEVELDE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,327 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,941.
Which classification society maintains ARTEVELDE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ARTEVELDE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary recent geographic area listed in its operational data.
What is the PSC inspection history for ARTEVELDE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2024. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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