GRONA KESTREL (IMO 9381811)
GRONA KESTREL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,949 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,949, and a length overall of 115 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. GRONA KESTREL is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 538004897
- Call sign: V7ZR5
- Gross tonnage: 4949
- Deadweight: 7949 t
- Length overall: 115 m
- Beam: 16.8 m
- Home port: MAJURO - 4897
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/03/2026
- Registered owner: GRONA KESTREL BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: GRONA CHARTERING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: GRONA SHIPPING BV (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 28°8.7′N · 015°25.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 21:29 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES LPA) · ETA 7 March 2027 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of GRONA KESTREL?
The vessel has a length overall of 115 metres and a beam of 16.8 metres. These dimensions support its role as a general cargo ship.
What is the engine power of GRONA KESTREL?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 2,446 kW. This power output is used to drive its cargo operations.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 37 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 March 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's flag and MoU status?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names during its service history. It has also operated under 3 different flags previously.
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