ZULFIKAR (IMO 9211547)
ZULFIKAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,373 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,928. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. ZULFIKAR is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under 8 different flags and has been known by 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 341425000
- Call sign: V4QP4
- Gross tonnage: 17928
- Deadweight: 28373 t
- Length overall: 172 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 102 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 18/11/2025, Kocaeli (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner: DXB MARINE CO (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SONAR SHIPS MANAGEMENT CO (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 57°51.2′N · 010°34.4′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 22:55 UTC
- Destination: Alger (Algiers) (DZ ALG) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ZULFIKAR?
ZULFIKAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ZULFIKAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,373 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,928.
Which classification society is associated with ZULFIKAR?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 81 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 102 inspections since 2001 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 November 2025.
Where has ZULFIKAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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