BIEN (IMO 9109653)

BIEN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1994 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 650 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 398. This small-scale cargo configuration is typically utilized for regional short-sea shipping and coastal trades. No classification society or IACS membership is currently recorded for this vessel. Recent maritime activity has placed the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type and age of BIEN?

BIEN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1994. It is currently in its 32nd year of service.

What are the capacity specifications for BIEN?

The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 650 metric tonnes. It also reports a gross tonnage of 398.

What is the flag state of BIEN?

The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 5 different flag states.

How many port-state inspections has BIEN undergone?

Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2018 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 April 2023.

Where has BIEN been recently observed?

The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.

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