COMET (IMO 9314090)
COMET is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Barbados flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 180,310 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 90,085. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. COMET is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 6 different flags and has held 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Barbados
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 314866000
- Call sign: 8P2224
- Gross tonnage: 90085
- Deadweight: 180310 t
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: BRIDGETOWN - 734131
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 31/01/2015, Baltimore, Maryland (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2026
- Registered owner: COMET MARITIME & TRADING INC (Panama)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SPARK GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 10°45.9′N · 061°42.3′W · Speed 8.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 15:40 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of COMET?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 45 metres. Specific length overall and draught measurements are not provided in the current dataset.
What is the engine power of COMET?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 18,630 kW. This power output supports its operations as a large bulk carrier.
How many inspections has COMET undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 44 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 31 January 2015.
What is the flag and MoU status of COMET?
The vessel currently flies the Barbados flag. It is categorized in the white band for the Paris MoU and the grey band for the Tokyo MoU.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 5 former names throughout its service life. It has also operated under 6 different flags previously.
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