NIKOLAOS (IMO 9473121)
NIKOLAOS is a Panamax bulk carrier built in 2009 and flying the flag of Liberia; it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 75,538 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 41,342, and a length overall of 225 metres. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry coal, grain and iron ore. NIKOLAOS has been classed since 17 August 2009 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 10 August 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait (latest area report: October 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636013377
- Call sign: A8MM9
- Gross tonnage: 41342
- Deadweight: 75538 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/04/2021, Vancouver (Paris MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2026
- Registered owner · ISM manager: ABERDEEN INTERTRADE CO (Greece)
- Ship manager: PROMINENCE MARITIME SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 36°50.3′N · 122°16.0′E · Speed 4.1 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 07:11 UTC
- Destination: Shidao Pt (CN SHD)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is NIKOLAOS?
NIKOLAOS is a Panamax bulk carrier built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry coal, grain and iron ore.
What is the deadweight of NIKOLAOS?
NIKOLAOS has a deadweight of 75,538 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 41,342. It measures 225 metres overall.
What flag does NIKOLAOS fly?
NIKOLAOS flies the flag of Liberia. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes NIKOLAOS?
NIKOLAOS has been classed since 17 August 2009 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 10 August 2024.
How many port state control inspections has NIKOLAOS had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 April 2021.
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