BBC TEXAS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2007 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,669 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,611, and a length overall of 138 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in diverse cargo operations across various global trade routes. BBC TEXAS is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 4 July 2026.
BBC TEXAS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 138 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 12,669 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 July 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 June 2025.
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and West Africa. It has also been recorded near the South America West Coast.
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