VINES (IMO 8416798)
VINES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985 and flying the Jamaica flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,376 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,543. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. Bulgarski Koraben Registar is the classification society for the vessel, though its current status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 511102047
- Call sign: T8A5593
- Gross tonnage: 1543
- Deadweight: 2376 t
- Length overall: 87 m
- Beam: 11 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 13/03/2026, Trabzon (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: EFE SHIPPING INC (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°58.0′N · 027°33.2′E · Speed 7.8 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 16:04 UTC
- Destination: Tekirdag (TEK) (TR TEK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VINES?
VINES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985. It is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VINES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,376 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,543.
Which classification society is associated with VINES?
The vessel is associated with Bulgarski Koraben Registar. The current classification status for this entity is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VINES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent records.
How many port-state inspections has VINES undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 132 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 May 2026. All-time records show 72 inspections since 1998 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 13 March 2026.
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