SEA SPARKLE (IMO 8307208)
SEA SPARKLE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1984 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,380 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,207. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. SEA SPARKLE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 53 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 8 October 2012.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1984
- Call sign: 3ELQ5
- Gross tonnage: 23207
- Deadweight: 38380 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/06/2006, Tuticorin (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/10/2012
- Registered owner: XINGGUANHAI SHIPPING INC (Panama)
- Ship manager: COSCO HK SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING TIANJIN CO LTD (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SEA SPARKLE?
SEA SPARKLE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1984. It is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SEA SPARKLE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 38,380 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,207.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is associated with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has SEA SPARKLE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the port-state control record for SEA SPARKLE?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 53 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 8 October 2012.
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