OPAL (IMO 8887507)

OPAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1972 and flying the Palau (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 54th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,903 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,994. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. The vessel has previously operated under seven different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type of OPAL?

OPAL is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1972 and is currently in its 54th year of service.

What are the tonnage specifications for OPAL?

The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,903 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,994.

How many inspections has OPAL undergone?

Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 January 2010.

How many former flags has the vessel flown?

OPAL has a history of operating under seven different flag states. It is currently flying the Palau (Republic of) flag.

How many detentions has OPAL recorded?

The vessel has recorded 2 detentions during its recent inspection history. These occurred within a 36-month window involving 12 total inspections.

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