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ARCADIA

IMO 9226906
PassengerBuilt 2005Active
ARCADIA — vessel photo
Photo: Politikaner · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
84,342
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
10,939
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2005
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9226906
MMSI
310459000
Call sign
ZCDN2
Flag
BM
Type
Passenger Ship
Length (LOA)
285.11 m
Beam
32.54 m
Home port
HAMILTON

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Carnival Plc· United Kingdom
Technical manager
Carnival Plc
Commercial manager
Carnival Plc
Class society
LR
Design DWT
Flag
Bermuda
Built
2005

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Electrical Fault
    Experienced a blackout approximately 14.5 nautical miles south of St Catherine's
  3. Casualty · Other
    Vessel was struck by norovirus during a New Year’s voyage, from 29 December 2022
  4. Casualty · Other
    P&O Cruises has announced the cancellation of cruises aboard the vessel, extendi
  5. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
Special survey
23 Mar 2025
IOPP issued
20 Jan 2022
IOPP expires
23 Mar 2025

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
17 Mar 2026San FranciscoNo5System: 04 - Emergency Systems Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 04110 - Abandon Ship Drills Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 16 - Rectify Deficiencies W/In 14 Days Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: EVERY CREW MEMEBER WITH ASSIGNED EMERGENCY DUTIES SHALL BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE DUTIES BEFORE THE VOYAGE BEGINS. PSCO OBSERVED LIFEBOAT COMMANDER ON LIFEBOAT 15 UNABLE TO FIND THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE AND WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH ON LOAD RELEASE. ADDITIONALLY, LIFEBOAT COMMANDER AND 2ND OFFICER OF LIFEBOAT 17 DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE WAS. 74 SOLAS 20 III/19.2.1 Due Date: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 3/30/2026 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: Provided Satisfactory Documentation Of Lifeboat Familiarzation Training. System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 07115 - Fire-Dampers Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 16 - Rectify Deficiencies W/In 14 Days Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: EXHAUST DUCTS FROM GALLEY RANGES IN WHICH GREASE OR FAT IS LIKELY TO ACCUMULATE SHALL BE FITTED WITH A FIRE DAMPER LOCATED IN THE LOWER END OF THE DUCT WHICH IS AUTOMATICALLY AND REMOTELY OPERATED, AND IN ADDITION A REMOTELY OPERATED FIRE DAMPER LOCATED IN THE UPPER END OF THE DUCT. PSCO OBSERVED FIRE DAMPER INDICATOR IN ACS 10.2 UNABLE TO INDICATE OPEN OR CLOSED. 74 SOLAS 01 II-2/32.1.9.2 Due Date: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 3/26/2026 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: Recieved Satisfactory Pictures Of Indicator Replacement And Record From Planned Maintenance System. System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 17 - Rectify Deficiencies Prior To Departure Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: Stairway Enclosures Shall Have Direct Access To The Corridors And Be Of A Sufficient Area To Prevent Congestion, Having In View The Number Of Persons Likely To Use Them In An Emergency. Within The Perimeter Of Such Stairway Enclosures, Only Public Toilets, Lockers Of Non-Combustible Material Providing Storage For Safety Equipment And Open Information Counters Are Permitted. PSCO Observed Numerous Carts, Pallets And Other Storage Items In A Category 2 Space On The Bulkhead Deck Just Forward Of The Pod Rooms. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/29.2 17c Due Date: 3/20/2026 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 3/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: Recieved Pictures Of The Space Forward Of The POD Room. The Space Is Now Free Of Obstructions. All SAT. System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 16 - Rectify Deficiencies W/In 14 Days Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: THE CONSTUCTION OF ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES IN "A" CLASS DIVISIONS, WITH THE MEANS OF SECURING THEM WHEN CLOSED, SHALL PROVIDE RESISTANCE TO FIRE AS WELL AS TO THE PASSAGE OF SMOKE AND FLAME, AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE, EQUIVALENT TO THAT OF THE BULKHEADS IN WHICH THE DOORS ARE SITUATED. SUCH DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL OR OTHER EQUIVALENT MATERIAL. PSCO OBSERVED FIRE DOOR 2.1.06 UNABLE TO SLIDE SHUT DUE TO CLOSING MECHANISM NOT ACTUATING WHEN ACTIVATED. 74 SOLAS 01 II-2/30.2 Due Date: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 3/30/2026 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: Recieved Satisfactory Pictures Of Repair And Record From Planned Maintenance System System: 04 - Emergency Systems Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 04108 - Muster List Cause: Improper/Lack Of Maintenance Action: 17 - Rectify Deficiencies Prior To Departure Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: THE MUSTER LIST SHALL SHOW THE DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE DIFFERENT MEMBERS OF THE CREW INCLUDING: CLOSING OF THE WATERTIGHT DOORS, FIRE DOORS, VALVES, SCUPPERS, SIDE SCUTTLES, SKYLIGHTS,PORTHOLES AND OTHER SIMILAR OPENINGS IN THE SHIP. PSCO OBSERVED NO MIDSHIP STAIRWELL GUIDES ON DECK 11. 74SOLAS20 III/37.3.1 17C Due Date: 3/20/2026 12:00:00 AM Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 3/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: Recieved Amended Mustser List Assigning 02 Crew Members To The Deck 11 Stairwell. All SAT.
23 Feb 2026SydneyNo61 01315 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (Oil Record Book) No 2 11112 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Launching Arrangements For Survival Craft) No 3 10127 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Or Passage Plan) No 4 10109 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals) No 5 05199 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (Other (Radiocommunication)) No 6 07199 FIRE SAFETY (Other (Fire Safety)) No
20 Feb 2025SydneyNo21 07115 FIRE SAFETY (Fire-Dampers) No 2 11108 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Inflatable Liferafts) No
19 Feb 2025SydneyNo51 14105 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Pumping, Piping And Discharge Arrangements) (16.02.2024) No 2 07106 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Detection And Alarm System) (16.02.2024) No 3 03107 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Doors ) (16.02.2024) No 4 18408 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Electrical) (16.02.2024) No 5 99101 OTHER (Other Safety In General) (16.02.2024) No
19 Feb 2025SydneyNo21 07115 Fire-Dampers 2 11108 Inflatable Liferafts
19 Aug 2024AlesundNo2Structural Conditions; 02101 - Closing Devices/Watertight Doors; Not As Required; Fire Safety; 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions; Not As Required
16 Feb 2024AucklandNo5POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Pumping, Piping And Discharge Arrangements) No 2 07106 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Detection And Alarm System) No 3 03107 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Doors ) No 4 18408 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Electrical) No 5 99101 OTHER (Other Safety In General)
07 Aug 2022StockholmNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
26 Nov 2024Electrical FaultExperienced a blackout approximately 14.5 nautical miles south of St Catherine's Point, The issue was resolved within 10 minutes, allowing the voyage to resume.
06 Jan 2023OtherVessel was struck by norovirus during a New Year’s voyage, from 29 December 2022 through to 3 January 2023 from Southampton to Hamburg, Zeebrugge and back. According to officials, 84 passengers and 10 crew were affected with the predominant symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea.
20 Apr 2022OtherP&O Cruises has announced the cancellation of cruises aboard the vessel, extending to June 23rd due to the limited availability of crew members. The cruise liners are working hard to recruit and train new crew members, given that they had repatriated most of the crew in the early days of the pandemic.