VIKING EMERALD (IMO 9514987)
VIKING EMERALD is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,459 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,454, and a length overall of 167.25 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and automotive cargo. VIKING EMERALD is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, East Asia, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 538009730
- Call sign: V7A5093
- Gross tonnage: 39454
- Deadweight: 12459 t
- Length overall: 167.25 m
- Beam: 28.01 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner: GCC SHIPOWNING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: GCC MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: OSM THOME GCC SHIP MANAGEMENT
- Last AIS position: 34°26.1′S · 022°6.9′E · Speed 13.9 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 20:10 UTC
- Destination: Lianyungang (LYG) (CN LYG) · ETA 31 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VIKING EMERALD?
VIKING EMERALD is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VIKING EMERALD?
The vessel has a length overall of 167.25 metres and a beam of 28.01 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.6 metres.
Which classification society manages VIKING EMERALD?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), 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 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
What is the cargo capacity of VIKING EMERALD?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,459 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 39,454.
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