ISLAND CAPTAIN (IMO 9579482)
ISLAND CAPTAIN is a Well-Stimulation Vessel built in 2012 and flying the Norway flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,632, and a length overall of 94.75 metres. It is configured for specialized well stimulation operations. ISLAND CAPTAIN is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 January 2025.
- Type: Well-Stimulation Vessel
- Flag: Norway
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 257024000
- Call sign: 3YHO
- Gross tonnage: 6632
- Deadweight: 4500 t
- Length overall: 94.75 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: ÅLESUND
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/01/2025
- Registered owner: ISLAND OFFSHORE VIII KS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ISLAND OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 55°27.5′N · 008°26.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 11:30 UTC
- Destination: Esbjerg (DK EBJ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and purpose of ISLAND CAPTAIN?
ISLAND CAPTAIN is a Well-Stimulation Vessel. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ISLAND CAPTAIN?
The vessel has a length overall of 94.75 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.76 metres.
Which classification society maintains ISLAND CAPTAIN?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 January 2025. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has ISLAND CAPTAIN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the West Europe region. It currently flies the Norway flag and is registered in ÅLESUND.
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