BAO FU (IMO 8608937)
BAO FU is a Bulk Carrier built in 1987 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 215,158 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 107,943. Given its significant deadweight, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. BAO FU is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 12 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 18 December 2008.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1987
- Call sign: 3FRM3
- Gross tonnage: 107943
- Deadweight: 215158 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/09/2006, Vancouver (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/12/2008
- Registered owner: NYK LINE (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NYK BULKSHIP PARTNERS CO LTD (Japan)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BAO FU?
BAO FU is a Bulk Carrier built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BAO FU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 215,158 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 107,943.
Which classification society is associated with BAO FU?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 12 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 18 December 2008.
What is the flag state and MoU status of BAO FU?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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