VELA PRIME is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 73,105 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 38,382. This size and type suggest it is configured for various dry bulk commodities. VELA PRIME is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa. It has no recorded former names or previous flag changes. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
VELA PRIME is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 73,105 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 38,382.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 39 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 82 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 August 2024.
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