A LINE (IMO 9246920)
A LINE 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 12,259 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,265. Based on its specifications, it is a smaller-scale bulk carrier suitable for regional cargo operations. A LINE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and across North and West Europe. It has a history of operating under six different flag states and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Barbados
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 314715000
- Call sign: 8PHO4
- Gross tonnage: 7265
- Deadweight: 12259 t
- Length overall: 115 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/10/2002, Iquique (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: KLC SHIPPING CO (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ISKELE DENIZCILIK TICARET LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 38°46.1′N · 026°54.7′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 00:06 UTC
- Destination: Nemrut Bay (TR NEM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of A LINE?
A LINE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for A LINE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,259 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,265.
Which classification society is associated with A LINE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has A LINE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and throughout North and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 57 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 October 2002.
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