PENANG (IMO 8513766)
PENANG is a Container Ship built in 1985 and flying the Tuvalu flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,538 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,256. At this capacity, it is configured for regional containerized cargo transport. PENANG is classed by Ships Classification Malaysia, which is not an IACS member. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 6 November 2012. It has a history of operating under 5 different flag states and has been known by 7 former names.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Tuvalu
- Year built: 1985
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 10256
- Deadweight: 13538 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/05/2010, Bandar Abbas (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/11/2012
- Registered owner: MARITIME VENTURES FUND LTD (India)
- Ship manager: ELEKTRANS SHIPPING PVT LTD (India)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PENANG?
PENANG is a container ship. It was built in 1985 and is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PENANG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,538 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,256.
Which flag does PENANG fly?
The vessel currently flies the Tuvalu flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 5 different flag states.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 13 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 6 November 2012.
What is the classification status of PENANG?
The vessel is classed by Ships Classification Malaysia. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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