PRELUDE (IMO 8309141)
PRELUDE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1984 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,904 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,147. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. PRELUDE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, South Asia, and the South America East Coast. 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; 43 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 7 June 2015.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1984
- Call sign: D5DI5
- Gross tonnage: 14147
- Deadweight: 23904 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/08/2013, Paranagua Pr (Vina Del Mar MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/06/2015
- Registered owner: PRELUDE SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEA HAWK MARITIME SA (Greece)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PRELUDE?
PRELUDE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1984. It is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PRELUDE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,904 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,147.
Which classification society is associated with PRELUDE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 43 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 7 June 2015.
Where has PRELUDE been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in North Europe, South Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has also been observed near West Africa.
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