PRIMA (IMO 8906250)
PRIMA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,015 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,959. This size and type suggest its use in smaller-scale cargo operations and regional trade routes. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available. The vessel has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states throughout its service history. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 577285000
- Call sign: YJTY6
- Gross tonnage: 1959
- Deadweight: 3015 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 4
- Last PSC detention: 09/01/2026, Kdz.eregli (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BSC SHIPPING INC (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 42°8.2′N · 035°47.9′E · Speed 7.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 05:10 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 11 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PRIMA?
PRIMA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PRIMA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,015 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,959.
How many inspections has PRIMA undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions, with 124 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 1998 and 12 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 January 2026.
How many detentions has the vessel recorded?
PRIMA has recorded 12 detentions during its recent inspection history. This data is aggregated from a 36-month window of 80 inspections.
Has the vessel changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has a history of multiple changes. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states.
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