WHITE SHARK (IMO 9065572)
WHITE SHARK is a Bulk Carrier built in 1993 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,472 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 15,880, and a length overall of 167.2 metres. This size and configuration is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional cargo transport. WHITE SHARK is classed by Capital Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 341539002
- Call sign: V4IK7
- Gross tonnage: 15880
- Deadweight: 26472 t
- Length overall: 167.2 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Home port: BISSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 126 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/05/2020, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: WHITE SHARK CO (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 12°37.3′N · 045°36.9′E · Speed 9.2 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 04:25 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 17 October 2026 at 13:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of WHITE SHARK?
The vessel has a length overall of 167.2 metres and a beam of 26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.542 metres.
What is the engine specification for WHITE SHARK?
The vessel is powered by a 6UEC52LA main engine. This engine produces a power output of 5,736 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 59 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026. All-time records show 126 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 May 2020.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 26,472 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 15,880.
What is the flag and MoU status of WHITE SHARK?
The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. It is currently listed in the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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