KURT PAUL (IMO 9435856)
KURT PAUL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,353 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,936, and a length overall of 143.13 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage. KURT PAUL is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific region. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 305361000
- Call sign: V2DX2
- Gross tonnage: 12936
- Deadweight: 17353 t
- Length overall: 143.13 m
- Beam: 22.8 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/05/2026
- Registered owner: MIDDELS SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH (Germany)
- Ship manager: BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 3°42.9′N · 109°6.6′E · Speed 13.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 04:41 UTC
- Destination: Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) (MY PKG) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KURT PAUL?
The vessel has a length overall of 143.13 metres and a beam of 22.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.7 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of KURT PAUL?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 17,353 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,936.
Which classification society manages KURT PAUL?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 May 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has KURT PAUL been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the New Guinea Pacific region.
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