DRAKE WELL (IMO 9225512)
DRAKE WELL 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 28,520 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,848. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. DRAKE WELL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, West Africa, and East Asia over recent periods. It has been registered under six former names and has operated under two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 31 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 355357000
- Call sign: 3EIX6
- Gross tonnage: 16848
- Deadweight: 28520 t
- Length overall: 169 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 125 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 08/10/2024, Tema (Abuja MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DRAKE SHIPPING PTE LTD
- ISM manager: RICH OCEAN SHIP MANAGEMENT CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 35°0.1′S · 042°6.2′W · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 19:08 UTC
- Destination: DEENDAYAL · ETA 5 November 2026 at 19:54 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DRAKE WELL?
DRAKE WELL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DRAKE WELL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,520 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,848.
Which classification society manages DRAKE WELL?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 31 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 104 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026. All-time records show 125 inspections since 2000 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 October 2024.
Where has DRAKE WELL been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including East Africa, South Africa, and West Africa. It has also been observed in East Asia and South East Asia.
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