BALAM (IMO 8813025)
BALAM is a General Cargo Ship built in 1990 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,095 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,762. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional cargo operations. BALAM is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 577406000
- Call sign: YJWJ9
- Gross tonnage: 2762
- Deadweight: 3095 t
- Length overall: 92 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 24/01/2026, Veracruz Veracruz (Vina Del Mar MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/07/2026
- Registered owner: PARAGUA DE LA PENINSULA SA (Mexico)
- Ship manager: PYP DEL CARIBE SA DE CV (Mexico)
- Last AIS position: 23°8.4′N · 082°20.2′W · received 16 June 2026 at 17:36 UTC
- Destination: HAVANA
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BALAM?
BALAM is a General Cargo Ship built in 1990. It is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BALAM?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,095 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,762.
Which classification society manages BALAM?
The vessel is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2005 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 January 2026.
Where has BALAM been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It currently flies the Vanuatu flag.
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