NEW CHALLENGE (IMO 9129627)
NEW CHALLENGE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 27,079, a gross tonnage of 16,285, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. NEW CHALLENGE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states throughout its history. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 70 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 17 February 2022.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 312269000
- Call sign: V3WZ
- Gross tonnage: 16285
- Deadweight: 27079 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/02/2010, San Juan, Puerto Rico (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/02/2022
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CHALLENGE SHIPPING LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: GMZ SHIP MANAGEMENT CO SA (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 46°56.9′N · 032°0.2′E · Speed 12.3 kn · moored · received 9 November 2023 at 12:39 UTC
- Destination: Mykolaiv (UA NLV)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEW CHALLENGE?
NEW CHALLENGE is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEW CHALLENGE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 27,079 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,285.
Which classification society manages NEW CHALLENGE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 70 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 17 February 2022.
Where has NEW CHALLENGE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area recorded in recent data.
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