ALVAR NUNEZ CABECA DE VACA (IMO 9505340)
ALVAR NUNEZ CABECA DE VACA is a Hopper Dredger built in 2011 and flying the Luxembourg flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,824. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations within its size class. ALVAR NUNEZ CABECA DE VACA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 October 2025.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Luxembourg
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 253296000
- Call sign: LXNU
- Gross tonnage: 3824
- Deadweight: 4800 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/10/2025
- Registered owner: CODRALUX SA (Luxembourg)
- Ship manager: EUROPEAN DREDGING CO SA (Luxembourg)
- ISM manager: DREDGING & MARITIME MANAGEMENT (Luxembourg)
- Last AIS position: 10°39.3′N · 061°38.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 16 October 2026 at 07:07 UTC
- Destination: Chaguaramas (TT CHA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ALVAR NUNEZ CABECA DE VACA?
ALVAR NUNEZ CABECA DE VACA is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,824.
Which classification society manages ALVAR NUNEZ CABECA DE VACA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 October 2025. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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