POPLAR (IMO 9263112)
POPLAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 52,454 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,057. This capacity is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk distribution. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025. POPLAR has operated under three different flags and has been known by three former names during its service history.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Barbados
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 314229000
- Call sign: 8PTK
- Gross tonnage: 30057
- Deadweight: 52454 t
- Length overall: 189 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/08/2006, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: LINDE SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 19°6.0′N · 069°30.1′E · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 23:58 UTC
- Destination: Khor al Fakkan (AE KLF) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POPLAR?
POPLAR is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for POPLAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 52,454 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,057.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names. This is part of a history that includes 10 total ownership changes.
What is the flag history of POPLAR?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has operated under 3 different flags throughout its service life.
Has POPLAR been subject to port-state inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 18 August 2006.
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