CHARLES ISLAND (IMO 9059626)
CHARLES ISLAND is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1993 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,140 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,061. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. CHARLES ISLAND is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, West Europe, and the South America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 308705000
- Call sign: C6JT
- Gross tonnage: 14061
- Deadweight: 14140 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2026
- Registered owner: HARBOUR ISLAND SHIPPING LTD (USA)
- Ship manager: ECUADORIAN LINE INC (USA)
- ISM manager: TRIREME VESSEL MANAGEMENT NV (Belgium)
- Last AIS position: 37°13.2′N · 029°9.1′W · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 18:36 UTC
- Destination: Pointe-à-Pitre (GP PTP) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHARLES ISLAND?
CHARLES ISLAND is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHARLES ISLAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 14,140 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,061.
Which classification society maintains CHARLES ISLAND?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026. All-time records show 73 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Where has CHARLES ISLAND been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, West Europe, and the South America West Coast. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
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