CAPELLA (IMO 9518165)

CAPELLA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 82,224, a gross tonnage of 43,013, and a length overall of 229 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in various dry bulk commodity trades. CAPELLA is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South Asia, and East Africa, South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions of CAPELLA?

The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its 82,224 DWT bulk carrier configuration.

What is the engine power of CAPELLA?

The vessel is equipped with a main engine that provides 9,710 kW of power. This engine supports its operations as a bulk carrier.

How many inspections has the vessel undergone?

Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2013 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 6 January 2026.

What is the classification of CAPELLA?

The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is # AUT-UMS BWM-T GRAB 20 INWATERSURVEY.

Where has CAPELLA been recently observed?

The vessel has been active in several regions including South Asia and the South America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico.

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