VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9852432

VIKING VELA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

VIKING VELA is a Passenger Ship sailing under the flag of Norway (NO). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9852432.

Vessel details

Vessel nameVIKING VELA
IMO9852432
MMSI257526000
Call signLATY8
Flag🇳🇴Norway (NO)
Vessel typePassenger Ship
CategoryPassenger
Length228.33 m
Beam30.8 m

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About VIKING VELA

VIKING VELA is recorded as a Passenger Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Norway (NO). The vessel carries IMO number 9852432, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for VIKING VELA include a length of 228.33 m, a beam of 30.8 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 VIKING VELA include MMSI 257526000 and call sign LATY8. 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 VIKING VELA 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

Operator Viking Ocean Cruises Bermuda Data updated: 2024-11-12
Commercial Manager Viking Ocean Cruises Bermuda Data updated: 2024-11-12

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections1
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2024-12-03

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

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2024-12-03ItalyAnconaInitialNo

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2025-01-13
Latest typeMechanical Fault

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2025-01-13Mechanical Fault

Vessel was involved in a hull/machinery incident in the Norwegian Sea off Alesund, Norway.

Technical Specifications

Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VIKING VELA now?

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

What is the IMO number of VIKING VELA?

The IMO number recorded for VIKING VELA is 9852432. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of VIKING VELA?

The currently recorded MMSI for VIKING VELA is 257526000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is VIKING VELA?

VIKING VELA is recorded as a Passenger Ship.

How long is VIKING VELA?

The recorded length of VIKING VELA is 228.33 m.

What flag does VIKING VELA sail under?

The vessel record currently lists the flag as Norway (NO).

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.