Visited ports: Belfast, Southampton, Galway, Hamburg, Neue Weser Anch, Sagunto, Setubal Anch, Aveiro, Bilbao
WILSON HERON
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Data |
| Vessel Name |
Wilson Heron |
| MMSI |
311001802 |
| IMO Number |
9116022 |
| Call Sign |
C6IX7 |
| Flag State |
Bahamas |
| Vessel Type |
General Cargo Ship |
| Status |
Active |
Specifications
| Field |
Data |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) |
4,921 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) |
6,100 |
| Net Tonnage |
2,550 |
| Length Overall (LOA) |
99.9 m |
| Beam |
15.9 m |
| Draft |
6.6 m |
| Year Built |
1997 |
Propulsion
| Field |
Data |
| Engine Type |
Single diesel engine |
| Service Speed |
~12 knots |
Shipyard
| Field |
Data |
| Shipyard |
Detlef Hegemann Rolandwerft |
| Build Location |
Berne, Germany |
| Year Delivered |
1997 |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Data |
| Operator |
Wilson EuroCarriers AS |
| Commercial Manager |
Wilson Ship Management AS |
| Headquarters |
Bergen, Norway |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field |
Data |
| AIS Class |
Class A AIS Transponder |
| AIS Type |
SOLAS fitted |
Operating Region
| Field |
Data |
| Primary Trade Area |
European short-sea shipping routes |
| Typical Ports |
North Sea, Baltic Sea, Atlantic European coast, Mediterranean |
| Trade Type |
Short-sea / coastal bulk and general cargo |
Vessel Description
Wilson Heron is a short-sea general cargo vessel operated by Wilson EuroCarriers AS, one of Europe's largest short-sea shipping companies, headquartered in Bergen, Norway. Built in 1997 at the Rolandwerft shipyard in Berne, Germany, the vessel is typical of the Wilson fleet — designed for efficient port-to-port cargo movements across European coastal and inland waterway corridors.
With a deadweight tonnage of approximately 6,100 tonnes and a length of 99.9 metres, Wilson Heron is well-suited to medium-capacity bulk cargoes, dry goods, and project cargo commonly transported within the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Atlantic European trade lanes. The vessel operates under the Bahamas flag and conforms to SOLAS requirements, including Class A AIS transponder fitment for maritime traffic monitoring and safety.
As part of the broader Wilson fleet of over 100 vessels, Wilson Heron supports the company's strategy of providing flexible, cost-effective short-sea logistics solutions to industrial clients across Europe.
Data sourced from publicly available maritime registries including MarineTraffic, Equasis, and IMO GISIS. Verify critical details against official records prior to operational use.