ROYAL IMAGE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Bangladesh flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,975 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 31,247, and a length overall of 189.99 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within regional trade routes. ROYAL IMAGE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 October 2025.
The vessel has a length overall of 189.99 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.55 metres.
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,975 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,247.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent geographic observation data.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 October 2025. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 November 2019.
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