ALEK (IMO 8720979)
ALEK is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988 and flying the Tanzania flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,786 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,643. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and coastal trade operations. ALEK is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait/South China Sea regions. It has a history of seven former names and eight former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 September 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Tanzania
- Year built: 1988
- Call sign: 5IM908
- Gross tonnage: 4643
- Deadweight: 5786 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/02/2016, Yancheng (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/09/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager: PESCO
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ALEK?
ALEK is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988. It is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ALEK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,786 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,643.
Which classification society is associated with ALEK?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has ALEK been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for ALEK?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 September 2024. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 February 2016.
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