VELA (IMO 8961949)
VELA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1982 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,005 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 696. Given its specifications, it is a small-scale cargo unit suitable for regional or coastal trade operations. Bulgarski Koraben Registar is the classification society for the vessel, which currently holds a status of Delivered. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 12 inspections are on file since 2005, the most recent on 2 June 2013.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: D6CJ5
- Gross tonnage: 696
- Deadweight: 1005 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/05/2011, Varna (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2013
- Registered owner: LAKEFIELD SHIPPING CO LTD (Barbuda)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: RHENUS MARITIME SERVICES GMBH (Germany)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VELA?
VELA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1982. It is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VELA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,005 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 696.
Which classification society manages VELA?
The vessel is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has VELA undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 12 inspections are on file since 2005, the most recent on 2 June 2013.
What is the flag status of VELA in major MoUs?
The vessel flies the Comoros flag and is categorized in the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU. It is currently not targeted by the USCG.
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