TARGET (IMO 8617938)
TARGET is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1990 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,806 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 42,515. This capacity and type suggest its use in transporting heavy or oversized cargo units. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026. It has a history of multiple previous identities, having operated under 4 former names and 8 different flag states throughout its service life.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 248576000
- Call sign: 9HA4710
- Gross tonnage: 42515
- Deadweight: 53806 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/09/2003, Whangarei (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/04/2026
- Registered owner: TARGET BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: BOSKALIS OFFSHORE HEAVY MARINE (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 30°27.8′S · 031°59.9′E · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 05:55 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 5 November 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TARGET?
TARGET is classified as a Heavy Load Carrier. It was built in 1990 and is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TARGET?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,806 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 42,515.
How many port state control inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 September 2003.
How many previous names and flags has TARGET used?
The vessel has a diverse history with 4 former names recorded. Additionally, it has operated under 8 different flag states during its career.
How many times has the ownership of TARGET changed?
The vessel has undergone 10 ownership changes since its construction. It was originally built in 1990.
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