DAKOTA (IMO 9349980)
DAKOTA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,448 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,222. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk cargo operations. The vessel's technical details include a main engine with a power rating of 2,500 kW. It has previously operated under 8 different flag states and has been registered under 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 248038000
- Call sign: 9HA4489
- Gross tonnage: 5222
- Deadweight: 7448 t
- Length overall: 120 m
- Beam: 16.8 m
- Home port: VALLETTA - 1069963
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 62 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 11/08/2026, Tulcea (Black Sea MoU / Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/08/2026
- Registered owner: DAKOTA SHIPPING & TRADING LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PLATIN SHIPPING & TRADING CO (Turkey)
- Ship manager: PLATIN SHIPPING AND TRADING CO LTD
- Last AIS position: 45°12.7′N · 012°15.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 15:35 UTC
- Destination: Chioggia (IT CHI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DAKOTA?
DAKOTA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DAKOTA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,448 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,222.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026. All-time records show 62 inspections since 2006 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 August 2026.
What is the engine power of DAKOTA?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine. This engine provides a power rating of 2,500 kW.
How many former names and flags has the vessel had?
DAKOTA has been registered under 6 former names during its career. Additionally, the vessel has operated under 8 different flag states.
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