BARBARA P (IMO 9144720)
BARBARA P is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,950 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,991, and a length overall of 138.97 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. BARBARA P is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe regions. It has a history of 4 former names and 4 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 255805600
- Call sign: CQHY
- Gross tonnage: 9991
- Deadweight: 12950 t
- Length overall: 138.97 m
- Beam: 23.9 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/12/2013, Málaga (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/11/2025
- Registered owner: BARBARA P SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: STEFAN PATJENS REEDEREI GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 36°45.6′N · 003°4.2′E · Speed 14.7 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:43 UTC
- Destination: Alger (Algiers) (DZ ALG)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BARBARA P?
The vessel has a length overall of 138.97 metres and a beam of 23.9 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.198 metres.
Who is the builder of BARBARA P?
The vessel was built by J.J. Sietas KG Schiffswerft GmbH & Co. It was completed in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of BARBARA P?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 12,950 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,991.
What is the classification of BARBARA P?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E3(H) IW NAV-O.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 November 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 December 2013.
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