BARNACLE (IMO 9409742)
BARNACLE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 30,803, a gross tonnage of 19,814, and a length overall of 185.13 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within a medium-sized tonnage class. BARNACLE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, North America East Coast, and West Europe regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 212093000
- Call sign: 5BNK2
- Gross tonnage: 19814
- Deadweight: 30803 t
- Length overall: 185.13 m
- Beam: 23.7 m
- Home port: Limassol
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/04/2015, Tampa, Florida (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/05/2026
- Registered owner: SIKAR SHIPPING LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager: CANFORNAV LTD (Cyprus)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NAVARONE SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 21°6.4′S · 149°13.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC
- Destination: Mackay (AU MKY)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BARNACLE?
The vessel has a length overall of 185.13 metres and a beam of 23.7 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.4 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BARNACLE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,803 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,814.
Which classification society manages BARNACLE?
BARNACLE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel's current status is listed as Delivered.
Where has BARNACLE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in West Europe.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 April 2015.
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