BALE (IMO 9144445)
BALE is a ro-ro cargo ship built in 1996 and flying the flag of the Comoros; it is in its 30th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 5,100 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,760. BALE's class with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai was withdrawn on 6 December 2014 at the owner's request. The vessel has been observed most often in South Asia, South East Asia, and East Asia (latest area report: April 2014). It has previously sailed under seven 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 18 March 2014.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1996
- Call sign: D6IA8
- Gross tonnage: 5760
- Deadweight: 5100 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/12/2010, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/03/2014
- Registered owner: VIENTO SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager: ELMIRA SHIPPING & TRADING SA (Greece)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BALE?
BALE is a ro-ro cargo ship built in 1996. It is in its 30th year of service.
What is the deadweight of BALE?
BALE has a deadweight of 5,100 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 5,760.
What flag does BALE fly?
BALE flies the flag of the Comoros. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes BALE?
BALE's class with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai was withdrawn on 6 December 2014 at the owner's request.
How many port state control inspections has BALE 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 18 March 2014.
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