MARE VULTURE (IMO 9543328)
GRONA VULTURE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,935 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,087. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. GRONA VULTURE is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe regions. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 19 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538007988
- Call sign: V7LJ8
- Gross tonnage: 5087
- Deadweight: 7935 t
- Length overall: 112 m
- Beam: 17.2 m
- Home port: MAJURO - 7988
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/01/2025, Ravenna (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WARBLER 5 SHIPPING INC (Marshall Islands)
- Last AIS position: 36°7.8′N · 005°18.3′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 13:54 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRONA VULTURE?
GRONA VULTURE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GRONA VULTURE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,935 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,087.
Which classification society manages GRONA VULTURE?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GRONA VULTURE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 43 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 June 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 January 2025.
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