AK CARL (IMO 9180384)
AK CARL is a Bulk Carrier built in 1999 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,946 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,387. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not available in the current records. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 667002421
- Call sign: 9LS2124
- Gross tonnage: 21387
- Deadweight: 34946 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 95 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BROTHERS UNION SHIPPING CO (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 25°1.9′N · 057°1.7′E · Speed 8.7 kn · at anchor · received 29 July 2026 at 16:27 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH) · ETA 29 July 2026 at 19:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AK CARL?
AK CARL is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AK CARL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,946 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,387.
How many inspections has AK CARL undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 April 2026. All-time records show 95 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
Has AK CARL ever been detained?
No, the vessel has a detention count of zero. This is based on 90 inspections conducted within the last 36 months.
What is the flag state of AK CARL?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. Its history shows it has operated under one former flag state previously.
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