GOLDEN BAY (IMO 8801735)
GOLDEN BAY is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989 and flying the Togo flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,701 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,588. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and general logistics operations. GOLDEN BAY is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history involving 6 former names and 9 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Togo
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 671029100
- Call sign: 5VFS2
- Gross tonnage: 6588
- Deadweight: 7701 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 18.5 m
- Home port: Lome
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 104 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/12/2019, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/09/2026
- Registered owner: GOLDEN BAY MARITIME SA (Lebanon)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: STAR SHIP SERVICES SA (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 35°50.7′N · 014°51.2′E · Speed 5.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 18:45 UTC
- Destination: Marsaxlokk (MT MAR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GOLDEN BAY?
GOLDEN BAY is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989. It is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GOLDEN BAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,701 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,588.
Which classification society manages GOLDEN BAY?
The vessel is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has GOLDEN BAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 52 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 September 2026. All-time records show 104 inspections since 2000 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 December 2019.
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