SALOME (IMO 9515412)
SALOME is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 43,878 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,251. This capacity is characteristic of specialized vessels designed for the global automotive transport trade. SALOME is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 March 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 257242000
- Call sign: LATM8
- Gross tonnage: 75251
- Deadweight: 43878 t
- Length overall: 265 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/03/2026
- Registered owner: WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN NORWAY AS
- Ship manager: WALLENIUS MARINE SINGAPORE PTE
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WALLENIUS MARINE AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 17°38.0′N · 106°6.9′W · Speed 18.1 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 02:03 UTC
- Destination: Hitachinaka (JP HIC) · ETA 29 October 2026 at 14:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SALOME?
SALOME is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SALOME?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 75,251. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 43,878 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SALOME?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its current class status is recorded as Delivered.
Where has SALOME been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions, including West Europe and the North America West Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for SALOME?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 March 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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