VIKING POLARIS (IMO 9863209)
VIKING POLARIS 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 4,059, a gross tonnage of 30,114, and a length overall of 205 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized passenger operations within various maritime regions. VIKING POLARIS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, the South America East Coast, 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 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 259144000
- Call sign: LAGZ8
- Gross tonnage: 30114
- Deadweight: 4059 t
- Length overall: 205 m
- Beam: 23.5 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/04/2026
- Registered owner: VIKING EXPEDITION SHIP II LTD (Bermuda)
- Ship manager: VIKING OCEAN CRUISES LTD (Bermuda)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 45°38.1′N · 073°28.9′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 03:25 UTC
- Destination: Toronto (AU TOR) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VIKING POLARIS?
The vessel has a length overall of 205 metres and a beam of 23.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.2 metres.
Which classification society maintains VIKING POLARIS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including PC(6) and DYNPOS(AUTS).
What is the tonnage capacity of this ship?
VIKING POLARIS has a gross tonnage of 30,114. The deadweight tonnage is recorded at 4,059 metric tonnes.
Where has VIKING POLARIS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and the South America East Coast. It has also been noted in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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