CRATER (IMO 9304289)
CRATER 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 76,807 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,042. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in various dry bulk commodities trades. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. The vessel has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636023365
- Call sign: 5LNI9
- Gross tonnage: 40042
- Deadweight: 76807 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 16/08/2026, Aqaba (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner: CRATER STAR INC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BULKSEAS MARINE MANAGEMENT SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°4.6′S · 020°8.5′E · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 12:48 UTC
- Destination: Santos (BR SSZ) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 08:59 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when CRATER arrives in Santos. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CRATER?
CRATER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CRATER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 76,807 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,042.
How many inspections has CRATER undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2006 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 August 2026.
Has CRATER been detained by port authorities?
Yes, the vessel has recorded 2 detentions. These occurred within the last 36 months of recorded inspection data.
How many previous names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names. It has also operated under 3 different flag states previously.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.