FRIENDS RS 1 is a Bulk Carrier built in 1975 and flying the Palau (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 51st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,258 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,883. Given its specifications, it is a small-scale bulk carrier suitable for regional cargo operations. FRIENDS RS 1 is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 5 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 June 2026.
FRIENDS RS 1 is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 1975 and is currently in its 51st year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,258 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,883.
The vessel flies the Palau (Republic of) flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
The vessel is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 5 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 18 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 June 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 1998 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 June 2026.
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