FRIEND (IMO 8413435)
FRIEND is a Bulk Carrier built in 1986 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 182,212 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 92,986. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. FRIEND is classed by Panama Maritime Documentation Services (PMDS), which is not an IACS member. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 25 December 2012. It has a history of operating under 4 former names and 3 different flag states.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1986
- Call sign: 3FUT2
- Gross tonnage: 92986
- Deadweight: 182212 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/08/2005, Esperance (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/12/2012
- Registered owner: FRUITFUL SHIPPING SA
- Ship manager: WINNING SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: QINGDAO WINNING INTL SHIPS (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRIEND?
FRIEND is a Bulk Carrier built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FRIEND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 182,212 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 92,986.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Panama flag. It has previously operated under 3 different flag states during its career.
What is the PSC inspection history for FRIEND?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 25 December 2012.
How many former names has the vessel held?
The vessel has been registered under 4 former names. It has also undergone 9 changes in ownership.
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