KITE ARROW (IMO 9077082)
KITE ARROW is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,531 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,008, and a length overall of 199.7 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo and container operations. The vessel's classification notation includes General cargo carrier, Container, Crane, E0, HA(+), HC(E), and LCS(I, S). It has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 309764000
- Call sign: C6ON2
- Gross tonnage: 36008
- Deadweight: 55531 t
- Length overall: 199.7 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 100 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: GEARBULK SHIPPING SINGAPORE
- Ship manager: G2 OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: GEARBULK NORWAY AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 31°46.0′N · 120°57.1′E · Speed 9.7 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 10:16 UTC
- Destination: Changshu Pt (CN CGS)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KITE ARROW?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.7 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.518 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of KITE ARROW?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,531 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,008.
Which flag does KITE ARROW fly?
KITE ARROW currently flies the Bahamas flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its service life.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 100 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Where has KITE ARROW been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
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