MINERVA PROVIDENCE (IMO 9461257)
MINERVA PROVIDENCE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 169,234 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 89,441, and a length overall of 290 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk commodity transport. MINERVA PROVIDENCE is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 229062000
- Call sign: 9HA5429
- Gross tonnage: 89441
- Deadweight: 169234 t
- Length overall: 290 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: VALLETTA - 676
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/03/2015, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/07/2025
- Registered owner: QUAD SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MINERVA DRY INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 9°40.5′S · 115°43.9′E · Speed 9.3 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 10:46 UTC
- Destination: Dampier (AU DAM) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MINERVA PROVIDENCE?
The vessel has a length overall of 290 metres and a beam of 45 metres. These dimensions support its operation as a large-capacity bulk carrier.
What is the engine power of MINERVA PROVIDENCE?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 18,660 kW. This power output is used to drive the bulk carrier through its various trading routes.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2025. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 March 2015.
What is the flag state and MoU status of MINERVA PROVIDENCE?
The vessel currently flies the Malta flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 169,234 metric tonnes. This capacity is paired with a gross tonnage of 89,441.
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