WALES (IMO 9142629)
WALES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,398 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,904. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations.
WALES is classed by Turk Loydu, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Mediterranean over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different flag states and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 311001646
- Call sign: C6IE3
- Gross tonnage: 2904
- Deadweight: 5398 t
- Length overall: 89 m
- Beam: 13.35 m
- Home port: NASSAU - 7001719
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 09/06/2026, Livorno (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/06/2026
- Registered owner: WESTLAKE SHIPPING CO (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EDUCY SHIPPING LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 40°58.1′N · 028°54.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST) · ETA 2026-10-05T11:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WALES?
WALES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of WALES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,398 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,904. Its beam is measured at 13.35 metres.
Which classification society is associated with WALES?
The vessel is classed by Turk Loydu, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has WALES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for WALES?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 116 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 June 2026.
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