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Vessel

LINK SUN

IMO 8805597
CargoBuilt 1988Active
LINK SUN — vessel photo
Photo: Alf van Beem · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons
5,593
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
4,452
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
180
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1988
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Particulars

IMO
8805597
MMSI
257969000
Call sign
LAQW8
Flag
NO
Type
Ro-Ro Cargo
Length (LOA)
107.45 m
Beam
17 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Norwest Ship Management· Norway
Technical manager
Norwest Ship Management
Commercial manager
Norwest Ship Management
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
4,463 t
Flag
St.Kitts And Nevis
Built
1988

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Vessel experienced navigational system failure along with Gyro Compass failure o
  3. Sold
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
Special survey
08 Jun 2027
IOPP issued
08 Jun 2022
IOPP expires
08 Jun 2027

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
28 Jul 2025AalborgNo0
11 Jun 2024RostockNo10Structural Conditions 02108 - Electrical Installations In General Unsafe Yes Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering 18306 - Sleeping Room, Additional Spaces Not As Required ISM 15150 - ISM Not As Required Yes Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13101 - Propulsion Main Engine Not As Required Yes Fire Safety 07113 - Fire Pumps And Its Pipes Not As Required Yes Structural Conditions 02105 - Steering Gear Not As Required Yes Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13102 - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required Yes Fire Safety 07114 - Remote Means Of Control (Opening,Pumps,Ventilation,Etc.) Machinery Spaces Not As Required Yes Fire Safety 07117 - Jacketed High Pressure Lines And Oil Leakage Alarm Not As Required Yes Emergency Systems 04114 - Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator Not As Required
09 Feb 2023SwinoujscieNo0
14 Jun 2022IzmirNo0
22 Feb 2022MidiaNo610106, Compass Correction Log, Safety Of Navigation, 1011, Not As Required, 18416, Ropes And Wires, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 10127, Voyage Or Passage Plan, Safety Of Navigation, 1011, Not As Required, 05115, Radio Log (Diary), Radio Communications, 1011, Not As Required, 13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required, 01308, Records Of Seafarers' Daily Hours Of Work Or Rest, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1002, Entries Missing,
26 Jan 2021RasaNo204114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1011, Not As Required, 01101, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (Including Exemption), Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1003, Not Properly Filled,

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
14 Mar 2021Mechanical FaultVessel experienced navigational system failure along with Gyro Compass failure on 14 Mar 2021. Vsl remains stationary at the Novorossiysk Timber Container Terminal 16 Mar.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
08 Nov 2019 Reported SoldNULL