RANA (IMO 9075321)
RANA is a Handymax bulk carrier built in 1994 and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis; it is in its 32nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 43,598 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,895. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. RANA has been classed since October 2025 by the Capital Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by KR, was on 6 July 2019. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, the Indian Ocean, and the Bali Sea (latest area report: November 2025). It has previously sailed under three other names and four 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 27 May 2015.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1994
- Call sign: V4CH7
- Gross tonnage: 25895
- Deadweight: 43598 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/12/2011, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/05/2015
- Registered owner: ARIES NAVIGATION LTD-BVI (India)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GR SHIPPING PTE LTD
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is RANA?
RANA is a Handymax bulk carrier built in 1994. It is in its 32nd year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of RANA?
RANA has a deadweight of 43,598 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 25,895.
What flag does RANA fly?
RANA flies the flag of St Kitts and Nevis. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes RANA?
RANA has been classed since October 2025 by the Capital Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by KR, was on 6 July 2019.
How many port state control inspections has RANA 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 27 May 2015.
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