WILSON NEWCASTLE

WILSON NEWCASTLE (IMO: 9431006) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Norway flag. It has an overall length of 404 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 259016000
• IMO: 9431006
• Call Sign: LAMV8
• Flag: Norway
• Vessel Type: General Cargo Ship
• Status: Active

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 4,921 GT
• Net Tonnage: 2,450 NT
• Deadweight: 7,025 DWT
• Length Overall: 116.4 m
• Beam: 15.2 m
• Draft: 6.5 m
• Freeboard Type: Type B

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Power Output: 3,840 kW
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Speed: 12.5 knots (service)

Shipyard

• Builder: Tsuji Heavy Industries
• Country: Japan
• Year Built: 2009
• Hull Number: 1276

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Wilson Ship Management AS
• Operator: Wilson Ship Management AS
• Country: Norway
• Port of Registry: Bergen

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• GMDSS: Equipped
• AIS: Class A Transponder
• EPIRB: Installed
• SART: Installed
• VHF Radio: Installed
• Navtex: Installed

Operating Region

• Primary operations in European short sea shipping routes
• Regular service in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Mediterranean Sea
• Operates under Wilson Shipping network connecting major European ports

Vessel Description

Wilson Newcastle is a multi-purpose general cargo vessel operating within the Wilson Ship Management fleet, one of Europe's largest short sea shipping operators. The vessel is designed for efficient bulk and breakbulk cargo operations across European trade routes. Built in Japan in 2009, the vessel reflects standard European short sea specifications, optimized for port accessibility across smaller regional terminals. As part of the Wilson fleet, she operates under Norwegian registry and conforms to applicable MCA and Norwegian Maritime Authority regulations, maintaining full SOLAS compliance. The vessel is a typical representative of the modern European short sea general cargo segment.