GREY WHALE (IMO 7703962)
GREY WHALE is a Fish Factory Ship built in 1980 and flying the Gambia flag, placing it in its 46th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,727 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,840. This vessel is configured for specialized fishing factory operations. GREY WHALE is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 2 inspections are on file since 2006, the most recent on 10 December 2010.
- Type: Fish Factory Ship
- Flag: Gambia
- Year built: 1980
- MMSI: 629009460
- Call sign: C5J472
- Gross tonnage: 3840
- Deadweight: 1727 t
- Beam: 15.9 m
- Home port: Banjul
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/12/2010
- Registered owner · Ship manager: OCEAN WHALE CO LTD (Malta)
- Last AIS position: 20°53.3′N · 016°59.5′W · Speed 4.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 18:43 UTC
- Destination: Nouadhibou (MR NDB)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GREY WHALE?
GREY WHALE is a Fish Factory Ship. It was built in 1980 and is currently in its 46th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GREY WHALE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 3,840. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,727 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages GREY WHALE?
The vessel is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau. This society is not listed as an IACS member.
Where has GREY WHALE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 2 inspections are on file since 2006, the most recent on 10 December 2010.
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