BLACK PEARL (IMO 9193513)
BLACK PEARL is a Container Ship built in 1998 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,861 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,814. At this scale, the vessel is configured for regional containerized cargo operations. BLACK PEARL is classed by Union Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa and West Europe over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 9 different flags and has been known by 5 former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 36 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 28 April 2022.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 667002493
- Call sign: 9LS2196
- Gross tonnage: 7814
- Deadweight: 8861 t
- Beam: 20.5 m
- Home port: MONROVIA - 20240
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/07/2017, Marsaxlokk (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2022
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BLACK PEARL SHIPPING CO-LIB (Liberia)
- Last AIS position: 16°0.3′N · 063°29.6′E · received 30 April 2026 at 03:43 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BLACK PEARL?
BLACK PEARL is a container ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of BLACK PEARL?
The vessel has a beam of 20.5 metres and a deadweight tonnage of 8,861 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,814.
Which classification society maintains BLACK PEARL?
The vessel is classed by Union Bureau of Shipping. This society is an IACS member and the vessel's current class status is Delivered.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The main engine provides a power rating of 6,300 kW. This power output supports its operations as a container ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 36 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 28 April 2022.
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