MELVIN H. BAKER (IMO 5231927)
MELVIN H. BAKER is a Self-Discharging Bulk Carrier built in 1956 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 70th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,940 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,258. This vessel is configured for specialized bulk cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 17 June 2009.
- Type: Self-Discharging Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1956
- Call sign: 3EKX3
- Gross tonnage: 12258
- Deadweight: 17940 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/03/2006, Fuzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2009
- Registered owner: HONG TAI SHIPPING
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SKAARUP MANAGEMENT HONG KONG (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MELVIN H. BAKER?
MELVIN H. BAKER is a Self-Discharging Bulk Carrier. It was built in 1956 and has been in service for 70 years.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,940 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,258.
Where has MELVIN H. BAKER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its recent operational geographic areas.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 17 June 2009.
What is the flag state and MoU status of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is listed in the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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