WIEBKE (IMO 9197478)
WIEBKE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,370 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,397, and a length overall of 151.58 metres. At this size, the vessel is configured for general cargo and heavy lift operations. WIEBKE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 255915615
- Call sign: CQ2073
- Gross tonnage: 8397
- Deadweight: 9370 t
- Length overall: 151.58 m
- Beam: 20.4 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 105 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/08/2013, Nantong (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: SAL FLEETHOLDING I UG (Germany)
- Ship manager: SAL HEAVY LIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: SAL SHIP MANAGEMENT UG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 51°25.0′N · 003°35.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 02:23 UTC
- Destination: Gdansk (PL GDN) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of WIEBKE?
The vessel has a length overall of 151.58 metres and a beam of 20.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.836 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of WIEBKE?
WIEBKE has a deadweight tonnage of 9,370 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,397.
Which shipyard built WIEBKE?
The vessel was built by J.J. Sietas KG Schiffswerft GmbH & Co. It was completed in 2000 and is now in its 26th year of service.
What is the classification of WIEBKE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its notations include Heavy Lift Ship and Strengthened for heavy cargo.
How many inspections has WIEBKE undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 105 inspections since 2000 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 August 2013.
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