TRUE BROTHER (IMO 9243693)

TRUE BROTHER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001 and flying the Barbados flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 31,812 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,712. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. TRUE BROTHER is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type and age of TRUE BROTHER?

TRUE BROTHER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.

What are the capacity specifications for TRUE BROTHER?

The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 31,812 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,712.

Which classification society is associated with this vessel?

The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.

Where has TRUE BROTHER been recently observed?

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.

How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?

Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2001 and no detentions.

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