NIGHTWING (IMO 9281712)
NIGHTWING is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 170,000 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 84,448, and a length overall of 289 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk commodity transport. NIGHTWING is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 309928000
- Call sign: C6VK9
- Gross tonnage: 84448
- Deadweight: 170000 t
- Length overall: 289 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/05/2015, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2026
- Registered owner: NIGHTWING MARINE LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ALCYON SHIPPING CO LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 21°9.9′N · 110°24.4′E · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:39 UTC
- Destination: Zhanjiang Pt (CN ZNG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NIGHTWING?
NIGHTWING is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of NIGHTWING?
The vessel has a length overall of 289 metres and a beam of 45 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 170,000 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with NIGHTWING?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 40 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 May 2015.
Where has NIGHTWING been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
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