GRAND ROYAL EXPRESS (IMO 9254549)
GRAND ROYAL EXPRESS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Bangladesh flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,146 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,000. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. GRAND ROYAL EXPRESS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bangladesh
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 405000263
- Call sign: S2BC7
- Gross tonnage: 30000
- Deadweight: 53146 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: VANGUARD MARITIME LTD (Bangladesh)
- Last AIS position: 21°52.1′N · 091°48.3′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 15:17 UTC
- Destination: Chattogram (BD CGP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRAND ROYAL EXPRESS?
GRAND ROYAL EXPRESS is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,146 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,000.
Which classification society manages GRAND ROYAL EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 February 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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