HAPPY BUCCANEER (IMO 8300389)
HAPPY BUCCANEER is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,740 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,341. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and the West Africa region over recent periods. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 1984
- Call sign: PEND
- Gross tonnage: 16341
- Deadweight: 13740 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/03/2015, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/10/2024
- Registered owner: REDERIJ HAPPY BUCCANEER (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: BIGLIFT HOLDING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: SPLIETHOFF'S BEVRACHTINGS BV (Netherlands)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HAPPY BUCCANEER?
HAPPY BUCCANEER is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1984 and is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HAPPY BUCCANEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,740 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,341.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Netherlands flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its service history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2024. All-time records show 63 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 March 2015.
Where has HAPPY BUCCANEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia. It has also been recorded in the West Africa and North America West Coast regions.
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