DRAGON is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1997 and flying the flag of St Kitts and Nevis; it is in its 29th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 24,280 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 14,599, and a length overall of 157 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. DRAGON has been classed since 10 March 2026 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 6 October 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean and South Asia (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under three other names and five other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
DRAGON 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.
DRAGON has a deadweight of 24,280 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 14,599. It measures 157 metres overall.
DRAGON flies the flag of St Kitts and Nevis. Earlier it sailed under five other flags.
DRAGON has been classed since 10 March 2026 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 6 October 2022.
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 60 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 1998 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 April 2025.
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