VITORIA STRAIT (IMO 9343821)
VITORIA STRAIT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,523 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,341. This size profile is characteristic of smaller bulk carriers used in regional or coastal trade. Classification is provided by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Europe over recent periods. It has been registered under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 255915728
- Call sign: CQ2186
- Gross tonnage: 7341
- Deadweight: 12523 t
- Length overall: 115 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/04/2026
- Registered owner: SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Ship manager: BD-SHIPSNAVO GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Technical manager: Victory Marine Ship Management GmbH & Co. KG
- Technical manager: Victoria Marine Ship Management GmbH & Co. KG
- ISM manager: VICTORIA MARINE SHIP MGMT (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 16°11.3′N · 022°56.3′W · Speed 2.8 kn · moored · received 1 October 2026 at 08:02 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VITORIA STRAIT?
VITORIA STRAIT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VITORIA STRAIT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,523 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,341.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VITORIA STRAIT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Europe. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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