DUKE OF TOPSAIL (IMO 7206770)
DUKE OF TOPSAIL is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1972 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 54th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,450 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,262. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. DUKE OF TOPSAIL is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1972
- MMSI: 341295000
- Call sign: V4RZ3
- Gross tonnage: 2262
- Deadweight: 1450 t
- Beam: 14.3 m
- Home port: Basseterre
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/11/2018, Palm Beach, Florida (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2026
- Registered owner: UNITED ABACO SHIPPING CO LTD (Bahamas)
- Ship manager: MMS SHIPMANAGEMENT INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 27°56.6′N · 082°26.5′W · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 07:41 UTC
- Destination: WEST PALM BEACH FL
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DUKE OF TOPSAIL?
DUKE OF TOPSAIL is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1972 and is currently in its 54th year of service.
What are the dimensions and tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a beam of 14.3 metres. It reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,450 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,262.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for DUKE OF TOPSAIL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 November 2018.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. This area represents its recent primary geographic operational zone.
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