OCEAN MELODY (IMO 9303065)
OCEAN MELODY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,742 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,279. This size and type suggest a vessel configured for regional bulk commodity transport. OCEAN MELODY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South Africa, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636025066
- Call sign: 5LVQ5
- Gross tonnage: 31279
- Deadweight: 55742 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/08/2013, Newcastle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2026
- Registered owner: HUILI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: YUYANGKUNPENG SHANGHAI SHP MGM (China)
- Last AIS position: 30°47.7′N · 089°55.9′W · received 12 October 2026 at 07:23 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OCEAN MELODY?
OCEAN MELODY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for OCEAN MELODY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,742 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,279.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has OCEAN MELODY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South Africa, and West Africa. These areas represent recent geographic activity for the ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 19 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 August 2013.
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