VELA I (IMO 8104539)
VELA I is a General Cargo Ship built in 1982 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,890 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,939. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale general cargo operations. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2024. It has operated under 3 different flags and has been registered under 5 former names throughout its service history.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cameroon
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 1939
- Deadweight: 2890 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/10/2022, Valletta (Mediterranean MoU / Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/07/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager: IRGER SHPK (Albania)
- Registered owner: BALIMAR SHIPPING LTD
- ISM manager: VITAL SHIPPING CO (Albania)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VELA I?
VELA I is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VELA I?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,890 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,939.
How many inspections has VELA I undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2024. All-time records show 72 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 October 2022.
Has VELA I been detained during inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2024. All-time records show 72 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 October 2022.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 5 former names. It has also operated under 3 different flags during its history.
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