PHANTOM (IMO 9551923)
PHANTOM is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2009 and flying the flag of Liberia; it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 23,250 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 15,868, and a length overall of 181 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. PHANTOM has been classed since 27 July 2021 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 23 July 2026. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Western Europe (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636093435
- Call sign: 5LGQ2
- Gross tonnage: 15868
- Deadweight: 23250 t
- Length overall: 181 m
- Beam: 22.86 m
- Home port: MONROVIA -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 23/11/2025, Tuapse (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/08/2026
- Registered owner: PHANTOM LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TAKOOR SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 40°45.8′N · 029°27.6′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 15 November 2026 at 09:57 UTC
- Destination: Gebze (TR GEB)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is PHANTOM?
PHANTOM is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.
What is the deadweight of PHANTOM?
PHANTOM has a deadweight of 23,250 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 15,868. It measures 181 metres overall.
What flag does PHANTOM fly?
PHANTOM flies the flag of Liberia. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes PHANTOM?
PHANTOM has been classed since 27 July 2021 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 23 July 2026. Its class notation is # AUT-UMS ICE CLASS IA.
How many port state control inspections has PHANTOM had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 35 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 August 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 November 2025.
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