BLUE ISLAND 8 (IMO 9209922)
BLUE ISLAND 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 152,398 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 83,575. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for significant dry bulk cargo operations. BLUE ISLAND 8 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and across East Asia and South Asia. It has previously operated under three different flag states and two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 53 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 6 August 2019.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2000
- Call sign: HOWS
- Gross tonnage: 83575
- Deadweight: 152398 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/11/2017, Newcastle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2019
- Registered owner: EASY LUCK INTERNATIONAL HK LTD
- Ship manager: FUJIAN SHIPPING GROUP CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SKAARUP SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BLUE ISLAND 8?
BLUE ISLAND 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BLUE ISLAND 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 152,398 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 83,575.
What is the classification status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has BLUE ISLAND 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been active in East Asia and South Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 53 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 6 August 2019.
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