AL BIDDA (IMO 9132741)
AL BIDDA is a LNG Tanker built in 1999 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 72,462 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 111,124. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. AL BIDDA is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and across South Asia and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 June 2025.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 538009772
- Call sign: V7A5144
- Gross tonnage: 111124
- Deadweight: 72462 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/06/2025
- Registered owner: QATARENERGY MARINE 9 LLC (Qatar)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE
- Last AIS position: 5°9.2′N · 115°23.7′E · Speed 0.2 kn · at anchor · received 15 October 2026 at 10:50 UTC
- Destination: Labuan (MY LBU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AL BIDDA?
AL BIDDA is an LNG Tanker. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AL BIDDA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 72,462 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 111,124.
Which classification society maintains AL BIDDA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AL BIDDA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been active in South Asia and East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for AL BIDDA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 June 2025. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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