INTERBALLAST III (IMO 8113463)
INTERBALLAST III is a Hopper Dredger built in 1981 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 45th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,670. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations within its size class. There is no recorded classification society or IACS membership for this vessel in the current dataset. The vessel has been observed operating in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2025.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 244269000
- Call sign: PDKO
- Gross tonnage: 1670
- Deadweight: 3800 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: INTERBALLAST BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DC RIVER BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 51°26.8′N · 003°35.5′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 07:05 UTC
- Destination: DREDGE-HOOFDPLAAT
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of INTERBALLAST III?
INTERBALLAST III is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1981 and is currently in its 45th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for INTERBALLAST III?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,670.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Netherlands flag. Its history shows it has operated under one former flag state previously.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has INTERBALLAST III been observed?
Recent geographic data places the vessel in West Europe. It is currently not targeted by the USCG.
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