SAMANTA (IMO 9000297)
SAMANTA is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1992 and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis; it is in its 34th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 39,110 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 21,941, and a length overall of 180 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. SAMANTA has been classed since 29 December 2015 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 30 December 2020. The vessel has been observed most often in South Asia (latest area report: April 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and two other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 44 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 7 October 2019.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 341107001
- Call sign: V4FJ5
- Gross tonnage: 21941
- Deadweight: 39110 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/10/2019, Bandar Khomeini (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/10/2019
- Registered owner: SAMANTA SHIPPING LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: IPC MARINE SERVICES LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 28°53.7′N · 048°47.6′E · Speed 7.4 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 21:50 UTC
- Destination: Shuaiba (KW SAA) · ETA 7 October 2026 at 05:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SAMANTA?
SAMANTA is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1992. It is in its 34th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.
What is the deadweight of SAMANTA?
SAMANTA has a deadweight of 39,110 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 21,941. It measures 180 metres overall.
What flag does SAMANTA fly?
SAMANTA flies the flag of St Kitts and Nevis. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes SAMANTA?
SAMANTA has been classed since 29 December 2015 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 30 December 2020.
How many port state control inspections has SAMANTA had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 44 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 7 October 2019.
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