NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION (IMO 9880685)
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2021 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,993 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,786, and a length overall of 124.434 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized passenger operations. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, North America East Coast, and the South America West Coast over recent periods. 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 20 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 311000893
- Call sign: C6EH2
- Gross tonnage: 12786
- Deadweight: 1993 t
- Length overall: 124.434 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: LINDBLAD BLUEWATER II LTD (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS LLC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 2°28.4′N · 172°42.8′E · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 23:57 UTC
- Destination: Papeete (PF PPT) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 01:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION arrives in Papeete. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION?
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC RESOLUTION is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the dimensions of the vessel?
The vessel has a length overall of 124.434 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 5.7 metres.
Which classification society manages this ship?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed near the South America West Coast.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.