BBC HUDSON (IMO 9435868)
BBC HUDSON 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 17,326 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,936, and a length overall of 143.15 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage. BBC HUDSON is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 305404000
- Call sign: V2EE6
- Gross tonnage: 12936
- Deadweight: 17326 t
- Length overall: 143.15 m
- Beam: 22.8 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/02/2018, Cairns (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/04/2026
- Registered owner: ORIENTAL LEASING 68 CO LTD (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 3°7.2′S · 152°39.0′E · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 10:35 UTC
- Destination: LUISE HARBOUR
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BBC HUDSON?
The vessel has a length overall of 143.15 metres and a beam of 22.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.7 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BBC HUDSON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,326 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,936.
Which classification society manages BBC HUDSON?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has BBC HUDSON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the Singapore Strait. It has also been noted in South East Asia and Australia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 February 2018.
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