GALA (IMO 9304461)
GALA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,578 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,990. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. GALA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under five different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636019065
- Call sign: D5ST8
- Gross tonnage: 9990
- Deadweight: 12578 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 14/05/2024, Imabari (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/04/2026
- Registered owner: GALA SHIPPING PTE LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: OCEAN AGENCIES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: UNIMOR SHIPPING AGENCY VARNA (Bulgaria)
- Last AIS position: 22°3.2′N · 114°37.4′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 14:05 UTC
- Destination: Hong Kong (HK HKG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GALA?
GALA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GALA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,578 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,990.
Which classification society manages GALA?
GALA is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 2005 and 9 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 May 2024.
Where has GALA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its recent primary trading routes.
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