VIKING MARS (IMO 9833187)
VIKING MARS is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2022 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,526 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 47,842. This vessel is configured for passenger cruise operations. VIKING MARS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. 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 25 March 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 257800000
- Call sign: LACR8
- Gross tonnage: 47842
- Deadweight: 4526 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/03/2026
- Registered owner: VIKING OCEAN CRUISES SHIP VIII (USA)
- Ship manager: VIKING RIVER CRUISES INC (USA)
- ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 44°54.0′N · 066°12.6′W · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 18:57 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VIKING MARS?
VIKING MARS is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2022 and is currently in its fourth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VIKING MARS?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 47,842. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,526 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages VIKING MARS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VIKING MARS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico 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 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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