MARIA (IMO 9128116)
MARIA is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1997 and flying the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines; it is in its 29th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 27,369 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,270. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. MARIA has been classed since February 2026 by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by DNV, was on 5 October 2020. The vessel has been observed most often in South Asia, East Africa, and South Africa (latest area report: April 2026). It has previously sailed under four other names and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 376985000
- Call sign: J8B5936
- Gross tonnage: 16270
- Deadweight: 27369 t
- Beam: 26.2 m
- Home port: Kingstown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 77 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/08/2025, Aqaba (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/06/2026
- Registered owner: ANJIL BULKERS SA (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BOS SHIPPING SA-LIB (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 25°21.2′N · 056°30.3′E · Speed 3.3 kn · at anchor · received 12 July 2026 at 08:24 UTC
- Destination: Khor al Fakkan (AE KLF)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MARIA?
MARIA is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1997. It is in its 29th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.
What is the deadweight of MARIA?
MARIA has a deadweight of 27,369 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 16,270.
What flag does MARIA fly?
MARIA flies the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes MARIA?
MARIA has been classed since February 2026 by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by DNV, was on 5 October 2020.
How many port state control inspections has MARIA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 June 2026. All-time records show 77 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 August 2025.
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