BLUES (IMO 8901030)
BLUES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1990 and flying the Cook Islands flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,806 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,230, and a length overall of 99.68 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. BLUES is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under three different flags and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cook islands
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 518915000
- Call sign: E5U2862
- Gross tonnage: 2230
- Deadweight: 3806 t
- Length overall: 99.68 m
- Beam: 12.5 m
- Home port: Avatiu
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 16/03/2026, Tuapse (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/09/2026
- Registered owner: KALHIM SHIPPING INC (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MCE KARGO-MAHMUT CAN EGERCI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 44°15.0′N · 028°19.1′E · Speed 6.1 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 07:45 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 12 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BLUES?
The vessel has a length overall of 99.68 metres and a beam of 12.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.746 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BLUES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,806 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,230.
Which classification society maintains BLUES?
BLUES is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class notation is General cargo ship with double hull DBC Strengthened for heavy cargo M.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 March 2026.
What is the flag history of BLUES?
The vessel currently flies the Cook Islands flag. It has operated under three different flags during its 36 years of service.
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