WHITE BAY (IMO 9274460)
WHITE BAY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 52,502 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,083. This size and type suggest a vessel configured for regional dry bulk transport. WHITE BAY is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, West Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 477942100
- Call sign: VRMR6
- Gross tonnage: 30083
- Deadweight: 52502 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/03/2026
- Registered owner: WHITE BAY LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 17°11.7′N · 041°29.1′E · Speed 8.8 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 17:59 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WHITE BAY?
WHITE BAY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for WHITE BAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 52,502 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,083.
Which classification society is associated with WHITE BAY?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current classification status for this vessel is Withdrawn.
Where has WHITE BAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, West Africa, and South Asia. It has also been noted in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the port-state control record for WHITE BAY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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