VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9869875

EXPLORA I – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

EXPLORA I is a Passenger Ship sailing under the flag of Malta (MT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9869875. The recorded year of build is 2023.

Vessel details

Vessel nameEXPLORA I
IMO9869875
MMSI256389000
Call sign9HA5823
Flag🇲🇹Malta (MT)
Vessel typePassenger Ship
CategoryPassenger
Length248.86 m
Beam32 m
Year built2023

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About EXPLORA I

EXPLORA I is recorded as a Passenger Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Malta (MT). Its recorded year of build is 2023. The vessel carries IMO number 9869875, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for EXPLORA I include a length of 248.86 m, a beam of 32 m. The specific vessel type is Passenger Ship, while the broader classification is Passenger. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for EXPLORA I include MMSI 256389000 and call sign 9HA5823. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.

Live tracking and data notes

The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for EXPLORA I through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.

Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.

Ownership & Management

Beneficial Owner MSC Cruise Management MSC Cruise Management UK Ltd United Kingdom Company classification: Commercial Manager Parent company: Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) Data updated: 2022-04-25
Operator MSC Cruise Management United Kingdom Data updated: 2026-06-11
Technical Manager MSC Cruise Management MSC Cruise Management UK Ltd United Kingdom Company classification: Commercial Manager Parent company: Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) Data updated: 2022-04-25
Commercial Manager MSC Cruise Management United Kingdom Data updated: 2026-06-11

Engine & propulsion

Engine builderWartsila Finland Oy
Engine designerWartsila
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output20000 kW

Classification & surveys

Classification societyRINA (RI)

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections10
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-05-02

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-05-02SpainIbizaInitialNo
2026-03-12United StatesSan JuanInitialNo
2025-10-02TurkeyAntalyaDetailed
2025-06-10GreeceKerkira (Corfu)InitialNo
2024-05-06CanadaVancouver (can)InitialNo

Technical Specifications

Depth9.8 m
Length Overall (LOA)245 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)241.4 m
Design Deadweight7500 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is EXPLORA I now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for EXPLORA I. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of EXPLORA I?

The IMO number recorded for EXPLORA I is 9869875. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of EXPLORA I?

The currently recorded MMSI for EXPLORA I is 256389000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is EXPLORA I?

EXPLORA I is recorded as a Passenger Ship.

When was EXPLORA I built?

The recorded year built for EXPLORA I is 2023.

How long is EXPLORA I?

The recorded length of EXPLORA I is 248.86 m.

Data & accuracy

Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.