SHOVELER (IMO 9459979)
SHOVELER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 30,928 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 19,814, and a length overall of 185.02 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within a mid-sized tonnage class. SHOVELER is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the South America East Coast, and the North America East Coast and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 209182000
- Call sign: 5BMD2
- Gross tonnage: 19814
- Deadweight: 30928 t
- Length overall: 185.02 m
- Beam: 23.7 m
- Home port: Limassol
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/02/2026, Port-Alfred (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/08/2026
- Registered owner: PHRYGIA NAVIGATION LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager: CANFORNAV LTD (Cyprus)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: SEASTAR SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 6°6.1′N · 011°54.4′W · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:13 UTC
- Destination: Lome (TG LFW) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 16:51 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SHOVELER?
The vessel has a length overall of 185.02 metres and a beam of 23.7 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.4 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of SHOVELER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,928 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,814.
Which classification society manages SHOVELER?
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 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 February 2026.
Where has SHOVELER been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the South America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the North America East Coast and West Europe.
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