Where is HESTMANDEN now?

HESTMANDEN (Museum ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 13:58 UTC, moored, in the North Sea. The crew-entered destination was NOKRS (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 3, 2026, 13:47 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is HESTMANDEN?

HESTMANDEN is a museum ship sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 1911 by Laxevaag Maskin & Jernskibsbyggeri. The vessel is 59.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 979.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for HESTMANDEN?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HESTMANDEN from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HESTMANDEN. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

HESTMANDEN

Museum ship · Norway · built 1911 · AIS Class A

IMO5377525MMSI257037970Call signLECNLast AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 13:58 UTC

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In short

HESTMANDEN (Museum ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 13:58 UTC, moored, in the North Sea. Its crew-entered AIS destination is NOKRS (Kristiansand); its reported draught is 3.9 m (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 3, 2026, 13:47 UTC).

Vessel type: Museum ship
Flag: Norway
Year built: 1911
Gross tonnage: 979
Size (length × beam): 59 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 13:58 UTC

Position: 58.11° N, 7.989° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 55°
Heading: 157°

58.11° N, 7.989° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: HESTMANDEN
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 5377525
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 257037970
Call signWhat is a call sign?: LECN
Flag: Norway
Vessel type: Museum ship
AIS ship type: Other
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 979
Length overall: 59.4 m
Beam: —
Year built: 1911

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Builder: Laxevaag Maskin & Jernskibsbyggeri
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

About HESTMANDEN

SS Hestmanden is a Norwegian steamer, which since 2017 has served as Norsk krigsseilermuseum (the Norwegian War Sailor Museum) and a national memorial for the War Sailors. Hestmanden is the only preserved cargo ship that has sailed in convoys during both World War I and World War II. It is the only remaining ship of the more than 1,000 that were part of the Nortraship fleet during World War II, and therefore represents a central part of Norway's war history and maritime history. Called "the lucky ship", as it survived convoys in two world wars, Hestmanden is considered Norway's most valuable veteran ship. The ship is still sailing under its own power, to spread the history of the War Sailors effort.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HESTMANDEN now?: HESTMANDEN (Museum ship, Norway flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 13:58 UTC, moored, in the North Sea. The crew-entered destination was NOKRS (voyage report via BarentsWatch AIS API, received Oct 3, 2026, 13:47 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is HESTMANDEN?: HESTMANDEN is a museum ship sailing under the flag of Norway, built in 1911 by Laxevaag Maskin & Jernskibsbyggeri. The vessel is 59.4 m long and has a gross tonnage of 979.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for HESTMANDEN?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for HESTMANDEN from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for HESTMANDEN. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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