KRAKEN (IMO 8414776)
KRAKEN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,650 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,031. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and general logistics. KRAKEN is classed by DNV, though its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has a history of operating under 7 different flags and has been known by 8 former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 39 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 15 September 2014.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1987
- Call sign: YJTL7
- Gross tonnage: 6031
- Deadweight: 9650 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/05/2012, New Orleans, Louisiana (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2014
- Ship manager: STAR DEL CARIBE CA (Venezuela)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KRAKEN?
KRAKEN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for KRAKEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,650 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,031.
What is the classification status of KRAKEN?
The vessel is classed by DNV. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has KRAKEN undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 39 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 15 September 2014.
Where has KRAKEN been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It currently flies the Vanuatu flag.
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