BULK INDEPENDENCE (IMO 9374002)
BULK INDEPENDENCE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,548 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,532. This size and type suggest it is configured for various dry bulk commodity trades.
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 373904000
- Call sign: 3EMY5
- Gross tonnage: 31532
- Deadweight: 56548 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 33 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2026
- Registered owner: NMB COBRA LTD (USA)
- Ship manager: PHOENIX BULK CARRIERS US LLC (USA)
- ISM manager: SEAMAR MANAGEMENT SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 51°8.5′N · 001°50.1′E · Speed 14.2 kn
- Destination: Moerdijk (NL MOE) · ETA 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BULK INDEPENDENCE?
BULK INDEPENDENCE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,548 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,532.
Which classification society manages BULK INDEPENDENCE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. It has also operated in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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