TULPAR (IMO 9285407)

TULPAR is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2003 and flying the flag of the Marshall Islands; it is in its 23rd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 34,790 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 22,072, and a length overall of 179 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. TULPAR has been classed since 26 September 2018 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 29 December 2023. The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; the Mediterranean; and the east coast of South America (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 March 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What type of vessel is TULPAR?

TULPAR is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2003. It is in its 23rd year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.

What is the deadweight of TULPAR?

TULPAR has a deadweight of 34,790 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 22,072. It measures 179 metres overall.

What flag does TULPAR fly?

TULPAR flies the flag of the Marshall Islands. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.

Who classes TULPAR?

TULPAR has been classed since 26 September 2018 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 29 December 2023.

How many port state control inspections has TULPAR had?

Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 March 2026. All-time records show 77 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 February 2013.

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