OMEGA (IMO 9279836)
OMEGA is a Handymax bulk carrier built in 2004 and flying the flag of the Marshall Islands; it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 48,821 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 28,171. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. OMEGA's class with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai was withdrawn on 23 January 2024 at the owner's request. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean, the Singapore Strait, and East Asia (latest area report: January 2024). It has previously sailed under four other names and six other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 November 2023.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2004
- Call sign: V7A4604
- Gross tonnage: 28171
- Deadweight: 48821 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/11/2016, Riga (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/11/2023
- Registered owner: LINE MARITIME LTD (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GAMMA DENIZCILIK NAKLIYAT (Turkey)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is OMEGA?
OMEGA is a Handymax bulk carrier built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of OMEGA?
OMEGA has a deadweight of 48,821 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 28,171.
What flag does OMEGA fly?
OMEGA flies the flag of the Marshall Islands. Earlier it sailed under six other flags.
Who classes OMEGA?
OMEGA's class with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai was withdrawn on 23 January 2024 at the owner's request.
How many port state control inspections has OMEGA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 November 2023. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2004 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 November 2016.
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