GRAPETREE BAY (IMO 8133968)
GRAPETREE BAY is a tug built in 1969 and flying the flag of Panama; it is in its 57th year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 203 and a length overall of 27 metres. GRAPETREE BAY has been classed since 1 May 1969 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 22 December 2010. The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2025.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1969
- MMSI: 353327000
- Call sign: HO8940
- Gross tonnage: 203
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Length overall: 27 m
- Beam: 9 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/02/2013, Bonaire (Caribbean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/10/2025
- Registered owner: RED CAPE MARINE LLC (US Virgin Islands)
- Ship manager: HOVENSA LLC (US Virgin Islands)
- Last AIS position: 10°56.8′N · 061°52.9′W · Speed 6.6 kn · received 13 October 2026 at 18:47 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 18 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is GRAPETREE BAY?
GRAPETREE BAY is a tug built in 1969. It is in its 57th year of service.
What flag does GRAPETREE BAY fly?
GRAPETREE BAY flies the flag of Panama. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes GRAPETREE BAY?
GRAPETREE BAY has been classed since 1 May 1969 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 22 December 2010.
How many port state control inspections has GRAPETREE BAY had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2025. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 February 2013.
Where does GRAPETREE BAY trade?
The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag.
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