CASTLE (IMO 9137428)
CASTLE is a Handymax bulk carrier built in 1996 and flying the flag of Panama; it is in its 30th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 45,300 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 27,552. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. CASTLE's class history points to the Registro Italiano Navale, with the last class renewal survey on 26 July 2011; the current class status is not confirmed. It has previously sailed under three other names and three other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 48 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 2 October 2015.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1996
- Call sign: 3EVD6
- Gross tonnage: 27552
- Deadweight: 45300 t
- Beam: 31 m
- Home port: PANAMA - 46838
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/12/2014, Venezia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2015
- Registered owner: OPES MARITIME LTD SA (Panama)
- Ship manager: GLORY SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is CASTLE?
CASTLE is a Handymax bulk carrier built in 1996. It is in its 30th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of CASTLE?
CASTLE has a deadweight of 45,300 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 27,552.
What flag does CASTLE fly?
CASTLE flies the flag of Panama. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes CASTLE?
CASTLE's class history points to the Registro Italiano Navale, with the last class renewal survey on 26 July 2011; the current class status is not confirmed. Its class notation is # AUT-UMS GRABLOADING.
How many port state control inspections has CASTLE had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 48 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 2 October 2015.
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