BBC ALBERTA (IMO 9468102)
BBC ALBERTA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,655 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,611. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general logistics operations. BBC ALBERTA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, North America East Coast, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636091788
- Call sign: A8SX6
- Gross tonnage: 9611
- Deadweight: 12655 t
- Length overall: 138 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/05/2016, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2026
- Registered owner: ELBETAL NH SCHIFFFAHRTS GMBH (Germany)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: HELD BEREEDERUNGS GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 27°17.4′N · 174°15.0′E · Speed 13.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:51 UTC
- Destination: Yingkou (YKG) (CN YKG) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 19:04 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BBC ALBERTA?
BBC ALBERTA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BBC ALBERTA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,655 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,611.
Which classification society maintains BBC ALBERTA?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BBC ALBERTA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in several regions including West Europe and North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for BBC ALBERTA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 May 2016.
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