VIKING STAR (IMO 9650418)
VIKING STAR is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2015 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,912 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 47,842. This configuration is characteristic of mid-sized passenger vessels used for regional cruise operations. VIKING STAR is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 October 2024.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 257903000
- Call sign: LAIW6
- Gross tonnage: 47842
- Deadweight: 4912 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/09/2023, New York, New York (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/10/2024
- Registered owner: VIKING OCEAN CRUISES SHIP I (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: VIKING RIVER CRUISES AG (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 44°51.2′N · 013°19.6′E · Speed 14.7 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 21:19 UTC
- Destination: Zadar (HR ZAD) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VIKING STAR?
VIKING STAR is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VIKING STAR?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 47,842. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,912 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains VIKING STAR?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VIKING STAR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent observation data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 October 2024. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 September 2023.
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