FRISIAN OCTA (IMO 9526095)
FRISIAN OCTA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,284 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,425, and a length overall of 118 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. FRISIAN OCTA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 246596000
- Call sign: PCHK
- Gross tonnage: 5425
- Deadweight: 8284 t
- Length overall: 118 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/08/2023, (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: FRISIAN OCTA BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BOOMSMA SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 19°14.4′N · 080°46.6′W · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 07:04 UTC
- Destination: Maracaibo (VE MAR) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 09:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRISIAN OCTA?
FRISIAN OCTA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of FRISIAN OCTA?
The vessel has a length overall of 118 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 8,284 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages FRISIAN OCTA?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification 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 no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 August 2023.
Where has FRISIAN OCTA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
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