BLACK MARLIN is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1999 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 57,021 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 37,938. This capacity and type indicate its role in specialized heavy-lift or project cargo operations. BLACK MARLIN is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and along the coasts of South Africa and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
BLACK MARLIN is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 57,021 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,938.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean. It has also been active in South Africa and West Africa.
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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