GOLDEN BIRD (IMO 8517580)
GOLDEN BIRD is a Bulk Carrier built in 1986 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,342 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,170. At this size, it operates as a small-scale bulk carrier. GOLDEN BIRD is classed by Macosnar Corp, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 341740000
- Call sign: V4XF4
- Gross tonnage: 7170
- Deadweight: 12342 t
- Length overall: 121 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 86 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/04/2020, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner: KR SHIPPING LINE INC (Egypt)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ELKASHAWY GROUP SHIPPING CO (Egypt)
- Last AIS position: 45°1.8′N · 029°43.7′E · Speed 3.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 17:27 UTC
- Destination: BRAILA · ETA 12 October 2026 at 04:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GOLDEN BIRD?
GOLDEN BIRD is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,342 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,170. Its length overall is 121 metres with a beam of 20 metres.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. It has operated under five different flag states throughout its history.
What is the classification status of GOLDEN BIRD?
The vessel is classed by Macosnar Corp. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 66 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 86 inspections since 1998 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 April 2020.
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