BESS (IMO 9531715)
BESS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,013 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 58,908. This configuration is typical for specialized vehicle transport operations. BESS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 259249000
- Call sign: LAZD8
- Gross tonnage: 58908
- Deadweight: 18013 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: Bergen
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/09/2024, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2026
- Registered owner: WALL RO/RO AB (Sweden)
- Ship manager: WALLENIUS MARINE SINGAPORE PTE
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WALLENIUS MARINE AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 38°58.5′N · 117°49.1′E · Speed 16.1 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 00:55 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when BESS arrives in Tianjin Xingang Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of BESS?
BESS is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BESS?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 58,908. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 18,013 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages BESS?
BESS is classed by DNV. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the North America West Coast and the South America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
How many PSC inspections has BESS undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 September 2024.
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