VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531, MMSI 538005307) is a Drilling Ship flagged in Marshall Islands. VALARIS DS 8 was built in 2015 with a deadweight capacity of 40,540 MT and a length overall of 221 metres. The vessel was last recorded travelling at 0.3 knots, on a heading of 65 degrees, with a next recorded destination of BACIA DE CAMPOS / CAMPOS BASIN OIL FIELDS port (BR). Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ international sanctions watchlists, VALARIS DS 8 is currently not sanctioned. Profile data is sourced from AIS feeds and updated continuously.
| Class | A |
|---|---|
| Deadweight | 40540 |
| Gross Tonnage | 57335 |
| Net Tonnage | ••••••••• |
| Length overall (LOA) | 221 |
| Class Society | ••••••••• |
| Beam | ••••••••• |
| Depth moulded | ••••••••• |
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Voyage History
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| Code | Nature | Issued RO | Surveyed RO | Date of issue | Date of expire |
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FAQ about VALARIS DS 8 vessel
What's the identification number for vessel VALARIS DS 8?
VALARIS DS 8's IMO number is 9659531, and its MMSI is 538005307.
Which is the flag and call sign of vessel VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531)?
Vessel VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) sails under the flag of MARSHALL ISLANDS with the call sign V7CQ5.
What is the type and subtype of vessel VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531)?
VALARIS DS 8 (MMSI: 538005307) is classified as a drilling ship ship.
What are the dimensions (LOA, beam) and carrying capacity (DWT) vessel VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531)?
The ship measures 221 meters in length overall (LOA) and 38 meters in width, providing a carrying capacity of 40,540 MTs deadweight (DWT).
Who is the owner and manager of VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531)?
ISM Manager of VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) is ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INC.
Commercial Manager of VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) is VALARIS PLC.
Registered Owner of VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) is ENSCO INTERCONTINENTAL GMBH.
What is the vessel VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531)'s destination?
The ship is en route to BACIA DE CAMPOS / CAMPOS BASIN OIL FIELDS port (BR).
Which ports vessel VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) visited in the last 12 months (1 year)?
VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) has a recorded port call history available to MagicPort Maritime Intelligence subscribers. In the last 12 months, the vessel has visited CARMOPOLIS TERMINAL Port (BR), Brazil. Full port call history — including arrival and departure timestamps, voyage sequences, and port visit frequency — is accessible via MagicPort at Maritime Intelligence.
Is VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) sanctioned?
VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531) is not sanctioned. Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ government and international sanctions watchlists — including OFAC (US Office of Foreign Assets Control), EU sanctions lists, and UN Security Council designations — this status reflects the latest data available. Always verify against current watchlists before entering into any transaction involving this vessel. Need more details? Request a Free Sanctions Screening Report.
What is the risk profile of VALARIS DS 8 (IMO 9659531)?
Vessel VALARIS DS 8 is currently not flagged as risky. MagicPort's risk profiling evaluates vessels across multiple dimensions — sanctions exposure, flag state risk, ownership-chain transparency, and AIS behaviour anomalies. For a detailed risk analysis, visit MagicPort's Maritime Intelligence platform.
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| Navigation Status | Has restricted maneuverability |
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| Reported ETA | ••••••••• |
| Reported Destination | |
| Last Position Update | ••••••••• |
| Speed | 0.3 knots |
| Draught | ••••••••• |
| Summer Draught | ••••••••• |
| Heading | 65º |
| Course | 147.8º |
| Next Destination | MXATM |
| Navigation Status | 3 |
| Current Position | ••••••••• |
| Shipyard Country | |
|---|---|
| Builder (Shipyard) | |
| Year Build | 2015 |
| Keel Laid Year | 2013 |
| Hull Type Code | ••••••••• |