CHARLENE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996 and flying the Tuvalu flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,249 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,209. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. CHARLENE is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the South China Sea, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 March 2025.
CHARLENE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,249 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,209.
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in South Asia and South East Asia. Specific sightings include the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea.
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 March 2025. All-time records show 121 inspections since 1999 and 10 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 March 2024.
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