BBC ECHO (IMO 9407603)
BBC ECHO is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,308 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,750. This size and type of vessel is typically utilized for diverse cargo operations across regional trade routes. BBC ECHO is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 305536000
- Call sign: V2ES5
- Gross tonnage: 8750
- Deadweight: 10308 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/02/2018, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/04/2026
- Registered owner: DELPHINUS J SHIPPING GMBH (Germany)
- Ship manager: JUNGERHANS MARITIME SERVICES (Germany)
- ISM manager: JUNGERHANS HEAVY-LIFT-FLEET (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 26°14.0′N · 079°27.6′W · Speed 16.6 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 15:34 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 06:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BBC ECHO?
BBC ECHO is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BBC ECHO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 10,308 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,750.
Which classification society maintains BBC ECHO?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 February 2018.
Where has BBC ECHO been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
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