GRAND BANKS (IMO 7212468)
GRAND BANKS is a Mining Vessel built in 1972 and flying the Namibia flag, placing it in its 54th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,648 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,168. Given its specific type and tonnage, it is configured for specialized mining operations. GRAND BANKS is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South Africa region. 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; 1 inspection is on file since 2002, the most recent on 19 April 2002.
- Type: Mining Vessel
- Flag: Namibia
- Year built: 1972
- MMSI: 659254000
- Call sign: V5GS
- Gross tonnage: 6168
- Deadweight: 6648 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/04/2002
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DEBMARINE NAMIBIA (Namibia)
- Last AIS position: 33°55.2′S · 018°26.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 13:28 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT) · ETA 15 January 2027 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND BANKS?
GRAND BANKS is a Mining Vessel. It was built in 1972 and is currently in its 54th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND BANKS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,648 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,168.
Which classification society covers GRAND BANKS?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GRAND BANKS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2002, the most recent on 19 April 2002.
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