FRIENDSHIP (IMO 9410454)
FRIENDSHIP is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 176,948 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 89,603. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for significant dry bulk commodity transport. FRIENDSHIP is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, West Africa, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636021000
- Call sign: 5LBT4
- Gross tonnage: 89603
- Deadweight: 176948 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/07/2015, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/03/2026
- Registered owner: INSIGHT 23 HOLDING LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: FIDELITY MARINE INC (Greece)
- ISM manager: V SHIPS GREECE LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 37°30.4′N · 010°57.6′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 06:35 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRIENDSHIP?
FRIENDSHIP is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FRIENDSHIP?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 176,948 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 89,603.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has FRIENDSHIP been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history for FRIENDSHIP?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 July 2015.
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