DOLPHIN 18 (IMO 9216341)
DOLPHIN 18 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,950 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,963. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. Vietnam Register of Shipping is the classification society for the vessel, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the New Guinea Pacific, and the New Guinea Pacific/South East Asia region. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by four former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 November 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 1999
- Call sign: 3WBT
- Gross tonnage: 4963
- Deadweight: 7950 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 97 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/10/2016, Bintulu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/11/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VINH SON TRADING & TRANSPORT (Vietnam)
- ISM manager: ITC INTERNATIONAL TRANS & TRDG (Vietnam)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DOLPHIN 18?
DOLPHIN 18 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DOLPHIN 18?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,950 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,963.
Which classification society manages DOLPHIN 18?
The vessel is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has DOLPHIN 18 been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 November 2024. All-time records show 97 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 October 2016.
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