COLUMBIA (IMO 9423530)
COLUMBIA is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2009 and flying the flag of Liberia; it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 58,701 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 32,415. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. COLUMBIA has been classed since 9 April 2009 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 2 May 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, and Central America and the Gulf of Mexico (latest area report: April 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636091202
- Call sign: A8KP7
- Gross tonnage: 32415
- Deadweight: 58701 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/06/2022, Almería (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2026
- Registered owner: COLUMBIA (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ORION REEDEREI GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 15°8.6′S · 001°28.7′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
- Destination: Karachi (PK KHI) · ETA 4 November 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is COLUMBIA?
COLUMBIA is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of COLUMBIA?
COLUMBIA has a deadweight of 58,701 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 32,415.
What flag does COLUMBIA fly?
COLUMBIA flies the flag of Liberia. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes COLUMBIA?
COLUMBIA has been classed since 9 April 2009 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 2 May 2024.
How many port state control inspections has COLUMBIA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 June 2022.
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