NORWEGIAN JOY (IMO 9703796)
NORWEGIAN JOY is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2017 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,700, a gross tonnage of 167,725, and a length overall of 333.46 metres. This large-scale passenger vessel is designed for high-capacity cruise operations. NORWEGIAN JOY is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as the North America West Coast and East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 311000599
- Call sign: C6CX3
- Gross tonnage: 167725
- Deadweight: 11700 t
- Length overall: 333.46 m
- Beam: 41.4 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2026
- Registered owner: BREAKAWAY FOUR LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: EUROSOFT CORP LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NCL BAHAMAS LTD (USA)
- Last AIS position: 13°55.4′N · 090°47.7′W · Speed 17.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 16:21 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Páez (VE PPZ)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NORWEGIAN JOY?
The vessel has a length overall of 333.46 metres and a beam of 41.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.7 metres.
Which shipyard built NORWEGIAN JOY?
The vessel was built by Meyer Werft GmbH in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of this vessel?
NORWEGIAN JOY has a gross tonnage of 167,725. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 11,700 metric tonnes.
What is the PSC inspection history for NORWEGIAN JOY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
What classification does NORWEGIAN JOY hold?
The vessel is classed by DNV, an IACS member. Its class notations include Passenger ship, BIS, BWM(T), LCS(DC), and Silent(E).
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