UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER (IMO 8108597)
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER is a Bulk Carrier built in 1983 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 35,809. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. No classification society or IACS membership information is currently available for this vessel. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea during recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 27 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 23 June 2012.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1983
- Call sign: C6NL7
- Gross tonnage: 35809
- Deadweight: 63800 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/02/2012, Beirut (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/06/2012
- Registered owner: BULK CONTAINER SHIPPING INC (Bahamas)
- Ship manager: TRUST MARITIME SERVICES PTE
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER?
UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,809.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area listed in its recent movement data.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 27 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 23 June 2012.
What is the flag state of UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER?
The vessel currently flies the Bahamas flag. It has operated under one former flag state during its service history.
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