DOLPHIN 79 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 75,709 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 38,877, and a length overall of 225 metres. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. DOLPHIN 79 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and across East and South East Asia. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 225 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its 75,709 DWT bulk carrier configuration.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 November 2012.
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 3 different flag states previously.
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