BBC MARMARA (IMO 9454228)
BBC MARMARA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,203 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,344, and a length overall of 115.54 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations. BBC MARMARA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Australia and New Zealand and South East Asia regions. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 1 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 255806141
- Call sign: CQAD3
- Gross tonnage: 5344
- Deadweight: 6203 t
- Length overall: 115.54 m
- Beam: 16.51 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 11/06/2025, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/03/2026
- Registered owner: LEYBUCHTPOLDER SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager · DOC holder: BRIESE SHORTSEA GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager: BISMARK MARITIME LTD (Papua New Guinea)
- Last AIS position: 6°44.6′S · 146°59.4′E · Speed 0.1 kn · received 8 June 2026 at 22:37 UTC
- Destination: Lae (PG LAE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BBC MARMARA?
BBC MARMARA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BBC MARMARA?
The vessel has a length overall of 115.54 metres and a beam of 16.51 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 5.7 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BBC MARMARA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,203 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,344.
Which classification society maintains BBC MARMARA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 March 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 June 2025.
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