PINTA (IMO 9083249)
PINTA is a Hopper Dredger built in 1995 and flying the Belgium flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,505 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,258. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 November 2025.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Belgium
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 205175000
- Call sign: ORWK
- Gross tonnage: 3258
- Deadweight: 5505 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/11/2025
- Registered owner: VASCO SA (Luxembourg)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DREDGING & MARITIME MANAGEMENT (Luxembourg)
- Last AIS position: 32°30.5′S · 060°48.0′W · Speed 0.4 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 15 October 2026 at 15:08 UTC
- Destination: KM JPM
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is PINTA?
PINTA is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1995 and is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PINTA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,505 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,258.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Belgium flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
Where has PINTA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast region. This area represents its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 November 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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