BOSTON TRADER (IMO 9404429)
CAPTAIN RAVI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,816 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,165, and a length overall of 190 metres. This size profile is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade. CAPTAIN RAVI is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, West Africa, and North Europe regions. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538009292
- Call sign: V7A4554
- Gross tonnage: 24165
- Deadweight: 38816 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 28.56 m
- Home port: VALLETTA - 376
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 24/09/2025, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: AZULA SHIPPING LTD
- ISM manager: ANA MARINE DENIZCILIK
- Last AIS position: 40°7.3′N · 030°32.6′W · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 2 October 2026 at 01:47 UTC
- Destination: Veracruz (MX VER)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CAPTAIN RAVI?
The vessel has a length overall of 190 metres and a beam of 28.56 metres. These dimensions correspond to a deadweight tonnage of 38,816 metric tonnes.
What is the engine power of CAPTAIN RAVI?
The main engine of the vessel is rated at 7,368 kW. This power output supports its operations as a bulk carrier.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 60 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 September 2025.
What is the classification of CAPTAIN RAVI?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
Where has CAPTAIN RAVI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including the South America East Coast and West Africa. It has also been recorded in North and West Europe.
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