Vessel

AMBIENCE

IMO 8521232

PassengerBuilt 1991Active

70,285

Gross tonnage

7,002

Deadweight

—

TEU capacity

1991

Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE

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Particulars

IMO: 8521232
MMSI: 311001109
Call sign: C6FH4
Flag: BS
Type: Passenger Ship
Length (LOA): 245.1 m
Beam: 36 m
Home port: LONDON

Ownership

Beneficial owner: —
Operator: —
Technical manager: —
Commercial manager: —
Class society: LR
Design DWT: 7,002 t
Flag: Dominica
Built: 1991

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life

30 Jul 2026Special survey
03 May 2024Casualty · Other
A crew member went missing during the final stage of world cruise, while en rout
05 Apr 2024Casualty · Collision
Cruise ship AMBIENCE collided with container vessel GREY FOX while docking in Ca
12 Apr 2023Casualty · Other
Vessel almost broke off mooring while berthed at Cherbourg France, sheltering fr
04 Jan 2023Casualty · Collision
Vessel allided with quay of Kaiserdock in Bremerhaven, Germany, amid wind gusts
05 Jan 2021Demolished / scrapped
at Destination: India
21 Feb 2007Casualty · Other
Rptd 21 Feb 2007 to have touched bottom when leaving Huatulco. Ballast tank dama
1991Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates

Last dry dock: —
Special survey: 30 Jul 2026
IOPP issued: 29 Mar 2022
IOPP expires: 09 Jan 2026

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading

No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control

Date	Port	Authority	Type	Detained	Deficiencies
07 Aug 2025	Alesund	Norway	Follow-Up	No	418313, Cleanliness, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1025, Not Hygienic,07116, Ventilation, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,11104, Rescue Boats, Life Saving Appliances, 1082, Inoperative,11117, Lifebuoys Incl. Provision And Disposition, Life Saving Appliances, 1047, Not Ready For Use
31 Jan 2025	George Town (Jam)	Cayman Islands	Detailed	No	307115, 11103, 18313 Fire-Dampers, Stowage And Provision Of Lifeboats, Cleanliness Rectify Deficiency Within 14 Days,, Deficiency Rectified
21 Sep 2024	Bilbao	Spain	Follow-Up	No	0
26 Feb 2024	Melbourne, Vic	Australia	Initial	No	0
13 Mar 2023	Trondheim	Norway	Follow-Up	No	413199, Other (Machinery), Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1238, Other, 11131, On Board Training And Instructions, Life Saving Appliances, 1052, Missing Instructions, 18401, Medical Equipment, Medical Chest, Medical Guide, Labour Conditions - Health Pr
12 Oct 2022	Reykjavik	Iceland	Detailed	No	704106, Emergency Steering Position Com./ Compass Reading, Emergency Systems, 1082, Inoperative, 11119, Immersion Suits, Life Saving Appliances, 1000, Missing, 18420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 99101, Other Safety In General, Other, 1238, Other, 11131, On Board Training And Instructions, Life Saving Appliances, 1052, Missing Instructions, 18401, Medical Equipment, Medical Chest, Medical Guide, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1004, Expired,
26 May 2022	London	United Kingdom	Follow-Up	Yes	2014104, Oil Filtering Equipment, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I, 1082, Inoperative, 02107, Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required, 11118, Lifejackets Incl.Provision And Disposition, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required, 01220, Seafarers' Employment Agreement (SEA), Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 01315, Oil Record Book, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1003, Not Properly Filled, 07101, Fire Prevention Structural Integrity, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 07105, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 04103, Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches, Emergency Systems, 1082, Inoperative, 18409, Dangerous Areas, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 18420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 11112, Launching Arrangements For Survival Craft, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required, 11101, Lifeboats, Life Saving Appliances, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 18407, Lighting (Working Spaces), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1082, Inoperative, 13199, Other (Machinery), Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1238, Other, 07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 18324, Cold Room, Cold Room Cleanliness, Cold Room Temperature, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required, 18316, Water, Pipes, Tanks, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required, 07108, Ready Availability Of Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Safety, 1045, Not Properly Stowed, 14499, Other (MARPOL Annex IV), Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex IV, 1238, Other, 07199, Other (Fire Safety), Fire Safety, 1238, Other
19 May 2022	Vanasadam	Estonia	Detailed	No	1201136, Ballast Water Management Certificate, Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 02101, Closing Devices/Watertight Doors, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required, 04103, Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches, Emergency Systems, 1082, Inoperative, 01201, Certificates For Master And Officers, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 18407, Lighting (Working Spaces), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1082, Inoperative, 01220, Seafarers' Employment Agreement (SEA), Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1004, Expired, 11105, Rescue Boat Inventory, Life Saving Appliances, 1000, Missing, 01218, Medical Certificate, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1011, Not As Required, 07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 01214, Endorsement By Flagstate, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1000, Missing, 18420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,

Casualties

Date	Type	Details
03 May 2024	Other	A crew member went missing during the final stage of world cruise, while en route from Lisbon, Portugal to Tilbury, UK. A search and rescue operation was initiated along with the Spanish Coast Guard. The vessel also started retracing her previous route in order to locate the missing person.
05 Apr 2024	Collision	Cruise ship AMBIENCE collided with container vessel GREY FOX while docking in Cape Town harbor in windy conditions assisted by two tugs and local pilot. Both vessels sustained minor damages. No reports of polution, water ingress or injuries.
12 Apr 2023	Other	Vessel almost broke off mooring while berthed at Cherbourg France, sheltering from stormy weather. She was en route from Ireland to Hornfleur. Tugs were deployed and secured her at berth. There were some damages to starboard hull. Next day she headed to Tilbury, UK, instead of Hornfleur.
04 Jan 2023	Collision	Vessel allided with quay of Kaiserdock in Bremerhaven, Germany, amid wind gusts of force 7-8 when trying to enter the lock towards North Sea. She suffered slight damage, left port and sailed to Tilbury, UK, the next day.
21 Feb 2007	Other	Rptd 21 Feb 2007 to have touched bottom when leaving Huatulco. Ballast tank damaged. Next cruise cancelled pending repairs. Temp repairs at Acapulco & sd 22 Feb. Entered Balboa drydock 27 Feb. Still Balboa 05 Mar.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling

Date	Event	Price	Buyer	Seller	Scrap dest.
05 Jan 2021	Sold For Demo	—	—	Columbia Cruise Services GmbH & Co KG	Destination: India