ALKHUDAIR EXPRESS (IMO 8705668)
CALA PICCOLA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Curacao flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,703 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,984. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. The vessel operates with a classification notation of + IAP + IAQ-1 + IFQ TMS. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and South Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 341716002
- Call sign: V4PF7
- Gross tonnage: 8984
- Deadweight: 6703 t
- Length overall: 137 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: WILLEMSTAD -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/05/2009, Tokyo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ALKHUDAIR EXPRESS SHIPPING CO (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 34°54.2′N · 035°52.2′E · moored · received 21 September 2026 at 18:46 UTC
- Destination: TARTOUS
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CALA PICCOLA?
CALA PICCOLA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for CALA PICCOLA?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 7,988 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a refrigerated cargo carrier.
What are the dimensions and tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a beam of 20 metres and a gross tonnage of 8,984. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 6,703 metric tonnes.
Where has CALA PICCOLA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded operating in South Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 May 2009.
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