DESPINA (IMO 9146821)
DESPINA is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 30,855 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,997. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. DESPINA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 25 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 377277000
- Call sign: J8B5408
- Gross tonnage: 17997
- Deadweight: 30855 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 89 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 28/11/2025, Tekirdag (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/12/2025
- Registered owner: VALENTINA BULKERS SA (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BOS SHIPPING SA-LIB (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 26°11.4′N · 050°42.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:45 UTC
- Destination: Khalifa Bin Salman Port (BH KBS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DESPINA?
DESPINA is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DESPINA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,855 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,997.
Which classification society manages DESPINA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has DESPINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 40 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 December 2025. All-time records show 89 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 28 November 2025.
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