Freewinds

In the news Authority-reported

Reports that name Freewinds, newest first: the headline, the outlet and a link to the original. Voydar does not copy articles. A report tied to this ship by its IMO number in the text says so; a report that only prints the name is a possible match, because other ships can carry the same name.

• Cancelación del crucero Freewinds tras la crisis de seguridad registrada en Santa Marta: hay preocupación por otros arribos de la temporada 2026-2027

  eltiempo.comSep 29, 2026Possible match · name only · 60% confidence

  The report names “Freewinds”; Voydar matched it to this ship by the name alone. It may be about a different ship.

No AIS position on record for this vessel. Identity and particulars are below.

Identity & particulars

Name

Freewinds

IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?

6810811

MMSIWhat is an MMSI?

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Call signWhat is a call sign?

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Flag

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Vessel type

Cruise ship

Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight

9,780

Length overall

134.3 m

Beam

19.9 m

Year built

1968

Passengers (maximum)

WikidataSource: Wikidata, record Q939340. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.540

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About Freewinds

MV Freewinds is a former cruise ship operated by International Shipping Partners and owned by San Donato Properties, a company affiliated with the Church of Scientology. She was built in 1968 by Wärtsilä Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland, for Wallenius Lines as MS Bohème for service with Commodore Cruise Line. She was the first cruise ship built in Finland. Her ownership passed to a Church of Scientology–controlled company in 1985.

Summary from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Freewinds now?

Voydar has no displayable AIS position for Freewinds in this profile. A coverage gap does not establish whether the ship is transmitting or where it is now.

What kind of ship is Freewinds?

Freewinds is a cruise ship, built in 1968 by Wärtsilä. The vessel is 134.3 m long with a beam of 19.9 m and has a gross tonnage of 9,780.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Freewinds?

Church of Scientology is recorded as Registered owner for Freewinds (source: Wikidata). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Freewinds?

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