MD 189 (IMO 8355267)
MD 189 is an Aggregates Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,880 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,998. This vessel is configured for the transport of aggregates and similar bulk materials. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in South East Asia. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 June 2025.
- Type: Aggregates Carrier
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 667001595
- Call sign: 9LU2398
- Gross tonnage: 2998
- Deadweight: 4880 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/06/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: Q&S TRANSPORT SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 1°37.0′N · 103°58.3′E · Speed 0.3 kn · received 7 October 2026 at 01:03 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MD 189?
MD 189 is an Aggregates Carrier. It was built in 2017 and is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MD 189?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,880 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,998.
Which flag does MD 189 fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It has operated under two different flags previously in its history.
Where has MD 189 been observed recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
What is the PSC inspection history for MD 189?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 June 2025. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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