BIRCH ARROW (IMO 9419242)
BIRCH ARROW is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,022 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,240, and a length overall of 196.21 metres. This vessel is configured for various cargo operations including container carriage and heavy cargo. BIRCH ARROW is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has a history of 9 former names and has operated under 5 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 311001336
- Call sign: C6GS4
- Gross tonnage: 35240
- Deadweight: 53022 t
- Length overall: 196.21 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner: BASIC ETERNITY LINE SA (Greece)
- Ship manager: G2 OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: GEARBULK NORWAY AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 14°38.2′N · 068°29.6′W · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 03:34 UTC
- Destination: Beaumont (US BPT) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 06:21 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BIRCH ARROW?
The vessel has a length overall of 196.21 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.25 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BIRCH ARROW?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,022 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,240.
Which classification society manages BIRCH ARROW?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Reassigned.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 16 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been known by 9 former names during its service life. Additionally, it has operated under 5 different flag states prior to its current Bahamas registry.
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