PRAETORIUS (IMO 9470856)
PRAETORIUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,345, a gross tonnage of 17,018, and a length overall of 169 metres. This size profile is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade. PRAETORIUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538008454
- Call sign: V7A2375
- Gross tonnage: 17018
- Deadweight: 28345 t
- Length overall: 169 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/09/2026
- Registered owner: CAPE GRECO SHIPPING INC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FORTIUS SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 24°1.5′S · 052°47.3′E · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 04:56 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 02:42 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of PRAETORIUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 169 metres and a beam of 27 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its 28,345 DWT capacity.
What is the PSC inspection history for PRAETORIUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 September 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
PRAETORIUS currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. Throughout its service history, the vessel has operated under 3 different flag states.
What is the classification of PRAETORIUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Reassigned.
Where has PRAETORIUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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