CELEBRITY ASCENT (IMO 9838400)
CELEBRITY ASCENT is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2023 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 141,420, a deadweight tonnage of 13,991, and a length overall of 326.5 metres. This large-scale passenger vessel is designed for high-capacity cruise operations. CELEBRITY ASCENT 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, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 256191000
- Call sign: 9HA5731
- Gross tonnage: 141420
- Deadweight: 13991 t
- Length overall: 326.5 m
- Beam: 39 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/09/2026
- Registered owner: CCL SHIPS LLC (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: CELEBRITY CRUISES INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 42°8.6′N · 018°41.8′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 05:33 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CELEBRITY ASCENT?
The vessel has a length overall of 326.5 metres and a beam of 39 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.5 metres.
Which shipyard built CELEBRITY ASCENT?
The vessel was built by Chantiers de L'Atlantique. It was completed in 2023 and is currently in its third year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of this vessel?
CELEBRITY ASCENT has a gross tonnage of 141,420. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 13,991 metric tonnes.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2026. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
What is the classification of CELEBRITY ASCENT?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with several environmental and comfort notations.
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