BBC CITRINE (IMO 9504748)
BBC CITRINE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,387 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,838, and a length overall of 153.47 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage. BBC CITRINE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, West Africa, and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 305854000
- Call sign: V2FY7
- Gross tonnage: 12838
- Deadweight: 14387 t
- Length overall: 153.47 m
- Beam: 23.2 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 08/05/2024, Taicang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2026
- Registered owner: LIBRA BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 8°4.6′S · 075°50.0′E · Speed 16.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 03:36 UTC
- Destination: Alexandria (EG ALY) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and build year of BBC CITRINE?
BBC CITRINE is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BBC CITRINE?
The vessel has a length overall of 153.47 metres and a beam of 23.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.1 metres.
Which classification society manages BBC CITRINE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 May 2024.
Where has BBC CITRINE been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in the Malacca Strait and West Africa. It has also been observed in North Europe and West Europe.
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