BOSPHORUS ASIA (IMO 9250696)
BOSPHORUS ASIA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,556 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,885. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. BOSPHORUS ASIA is classed by the Croatian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South America East Coast, and North/West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under four former flags and two 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 4 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 636020227
- Call sign: D5YF7
- Gross tonnage: 19885
- Deadweight: 32556 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 87 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/01/2020, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/09/2026
- Registered owner: BOSPHORUS ASIA SHIPPING-LIB (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EFE SHIPPING & TRADING HELLAS (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 49°55.6′S · 034°26.7′E · Speed 17.6 kn · at anchor · received 6 September 2026 at 05:44 UTC
- Destination: Quebracho/San Lorenzo (AR QBR) · ETA 24 September 2026 at 09:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOSPHORUS ASIA?
BOSPHORUS ASIA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BOSPHORUS ASIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,556 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,885.
Which classification society manages BOSPHORUS ASIA?
The vessel is classed by the Croatian Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BOSPHORUS ASIA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the South America East Coast, and North/West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 September 2026. All-time records show 87 inspections since 2002 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 January 2020.
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