MAGELLAN EXPLORER (IMO 9822516)
MAGELLAN EXPLORER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2019 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its seventh year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,014 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,258. This vessel is configured for passenger and cruise operations. MAGELLAN EXPLORER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating along the South America West Coast and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 November 2025.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 311000728
- Call sign: C6DN6
- Gross tonnage: 5258
- Deadweight: 1014 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/11/2025
- Registered owner: MINKE SHIPPING COMPANY INC (Monaco)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: V SHIPS LEISURE SAM (Monaco)
- Last AIS position: 52°23.1′S · 055°22.4′W · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 02:45 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 28 October 2026 at 13:17 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MAGELLAN EXPLORER?
MAGELLAN EXPLORER is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2019 and is currently in its seventh year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MAGELLAN EXPLORER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 5,258. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,014 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MAGELLAN EXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MAGELLAN EXPLORER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and South America East Coast regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 November 2025. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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