VIKING DESTINY (IMO 9728863)
VIKING DESTINY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 62,105, and a length overall of 199.9 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and specialized cargo. VIKING DESTINY is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 538007385
- Call sign: V7HR6
- Gross tonnage: 62105
- Deadweight: 18500 t
- Length overall: 199.9 m
- Beam: 32.272 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2026
- Registered owner: GCC SHIPOWNING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: GCC MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: OSM THOME GCC SHIP MANAGEMENT
- Last AIS position: 51°27.0′N · 000°21.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 20:41 UTC
- Destination: Bremerhaven (DE BRV) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VIKING DESTINY?
VIKING DESTINY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the dimensions of VIKING DESTINY?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.9 metres and a beam of 32.272 metres. It has a maximum recorded draught of 10 metres.
Which classification society maintains VIKING DESTINY?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple specific notations including Car carrier and BWM(T).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has VIKING DESTINY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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