GALAXY (IMO 9287156)
GALAXY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 52,471, a gross tonnage of 30,081, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is sized for various dry bulk commodities and regional trade routes. GALAXY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Java Sea, Malacca Strait, and Singapore Strait regions. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 374969000
- Call sign: 3ELF5
- Gross tonnage: 30081
- Deadweight: 52471 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/05/2023, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2025
- Registered owner: GALAXY NAUTICAL ENTERPRISES (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GALAXY SHIPPING VENTURES SA (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°52.2′N · 029°10.5′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 10:25 UTC
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST) · ETA 8 October 2026 at 20:05 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GALAXY?
GALAXY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GALAXY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 52,471 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,081.
Which classification society maintains GALAXY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has GALAXY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed in the Java Sea, Malacca Strait, and Singapore Strait.
What is the port-state control history for GALAXY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2025. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 May 2023.
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