ESL DOLPHIN (IMO 9520716)
ESL DOLPHIN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 179,527 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 93,228, and a length overall of 292 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale bulk commodity transport. ESL DOLPHIN is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636019420
- Call sign: D5UL2
- Gross tonnage: 93228
- Deadweight: 179527 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BLUE DOLPHIN NAVIGATION CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: TRUST MARITIME SERVICES PTE
- Last AIS position: 14°42.0′N · 119°42.4′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 11:20 UTC
- Destination: PHE AU · ETA 20 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ESL DOLPHIN?
ESL DOLPHIN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ESL DOLPHIN?
The vessel has a length overall of 292 metres and a beam of 45 metres. These dimensions support its 179,527 DWT capacity.
Which classification society maintains ESL DOLPHIN?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 March 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has ESL DOLPHIN been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait and the South East Asia region. It has also been recorded near Australia and New Zealand.
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