LADY BABU (IMO 9296303)
LADY BABU is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,720 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,093. This size class is typically utilized for regional bulk commodity transport. LADY BABU is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Malacca Strait, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four former flags and three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 352004133
- Call sign: 3E7634
- Gross tonnage: 21093
- Deadweight: 33720 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 83 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: BABU SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHANGHAI GRACE SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 8°35.4′S · 009°40.3′E · Speed 10.6 kn · received 14 October 2026 at 04:03 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 10 November 2026 at 00:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LADY BABU?
LADY BABU is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for LADY BABU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,720 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,093.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has LADY BABU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, West Africa, and South East Asia. These regions represent recent areas of operational activity.
What is the port-state control record for LADY BABU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 19 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 83 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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