VLC 1 (IMO 8593572)
VLC 1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,995. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. VLC 1 is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 August 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 620999724
- Call sign: D6A3723
- Gross tonnage: 2995
- Deadweight: 5000 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 15/08/2025, Shahid Rajaee Pt/Bandar Abbas (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/08/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: V L C SHIPPING LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: LAFFY SHIPPING CO LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 24°35.3′N · 056°38.2′E · Speed 25.5 kn · under way under sail · received 14 October 2026 at 22:48 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VLC 1?
VLC 1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VLC 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,995.
Which flag does VLC 1 currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Comoros flag. It has operated under four different flag states throughout its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for VLC 1?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 68 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 August 2025. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2022 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 August 2025.
Where has VLC 1 been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. It is currently categorized under the black band for both Paris and Tokyo MoU assignments.
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