BEST 8 (IMO 9114050)
BEST 8 is a general cargo ship built in 1995 and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis; it is in its 31st year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 8,691 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,275. BEST 8's class with the International Register of Shipping (IS) was withdrawn in April 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in South Asia (latest area report: August 2025). It has previously sailed under five other names and five other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1995
- Call sign: V4GR6
- Gross tonnage: 6275
- Deadweight: 8691 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/08/2018, Hong Kong Marine Department (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SKY EAGLE SHIPPING CO (Turkey)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BEST 8?
BEST 8 is a general cargo ship built in 1995. It is in its 31st year of service.
What is the deadweight of BEST 8?
BEST 8 has a deadweight of 8,691 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 6,275.
What flag does BEST 8 fly?
BEST 8 flies the flag of St Kitts and Nevis. Earlier it sailed under five other flags.
Who classes BEST 8?
BEST 8's class with the International Register of Shipping (IS) was withdrawn in April 2025.
How many port state control inspections has BEST 8 had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2024. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2000 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 August 2018.
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