GAL (IMO 8502145)
GAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1986 and flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,281 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 851. At this scale, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale general cargo operations. GAL is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 5 different flags and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 25 November 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Guinea-Bissau
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 630001035
- Call sign: J5AE4
- Gross tonnage: 851
- Deadweight: 1281 t
- Beam: 10.5 m
- Home port: MONROVIA - 17145
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 28/01/2025, Antalya (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/11/2025
- Registered owner: TANDANUR SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: AEGINA MARITIME PC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°22.4′N · 024°28.7′E · under way · received 29 September 2026 at 16:40 UTC
- Destination: RETHIMNON
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GAL?
GAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of GAL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,281 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 851. It features a beam of 10.5 metres.
Which classification society is associated with GAL?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for GAL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 65 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 November 2025. All-time records show 59 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 January 2025.
Where has GAL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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