TURBULENCE (IMO 8203256)
TURBULENCE is a general cargo ship built in 1983 and flying the flag of the Gambia; it is in its 43rd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 1,821 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,426, and a length overall of 86 metres.
TURBULENCE has been classed since 31 August 1983 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by RINA, was on 24 October 2024. 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 two other names and three other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 5 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Gambia
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 629009840
- Call sign: C5J942
- Gross tonnage: 1426
- Deadweight: 1821 t
- Length overall: 86 m
- Beam: 11.4 m
- Home port: BELIZE CITY - 141920411
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 5
- Last PSC detention: 22/07/2026, Miami, Florida (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WORLD NEPTUNE SA LLC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 18°26.9′N · 073°6.4′W · Speed 4.4 kn
- Destination: MIRAGOANE · ETA 2026-09-16T17:34:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is TURBULENCE?
TURBULENCE is a general cargo ship built in 1983. It is in its 43rd year of service.
What is the deadweight of TURBULENCE?
TURBULENCE has a deadweight of 1,821 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 1,426. It measures 86 metres overall.
What flag does TURBULENCE fly?
TURBULENCE flies the flag of the Gambia. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes TURBULENCE?
TURBULENCE has been classed since 31 August 1983 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by RINA, was on 24 October 2024.
How many port state control inspections has TURBULENCE had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 5 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 July 2026.
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