MD 8998 (IMO 1110450)
MD 8998 is an Aggregates Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,422 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,702. This vessel is configured for the transport of aggregates and similar bulk materials. MD 8998 is classed by Alpha Ship Classification. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026.
- Type: Aggregates Carrier
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 667002418
- Call sign: 9LS2121
- Gross tonnage: 4702
- Deadweight: 4422 t
- Length overall: 99 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2026
- Registered owner: GLOBAL STRAITS MINERALS TRDG (Malaysia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: Q&S TRANSPORT SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 1°38.4′N · 103°57.0′E · Speed 2.0 kn · received 4 October 2026 at 07:45 UTC
- Destination: Batu Ampar (ID BUR) · ETA 4 October 2026 at 20:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MD 8998?
MD 8998 is an Aggregates Carrier. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MD 8998?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,422 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,702.
Which flag does MD 8998 fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It has operated under three different flags previously in its history.
Where has MD 8998 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded near the South America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for MD 8998?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2026 and no detentions.
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