CATHERINE M (IMO 9559688)
AVRA 1 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,597 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,846. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. AVRA 1 is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Asia, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has a history of seven former names and has operated under five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 538012110
- Call sign: V7A3984
- Gross tonnage: 20846
- Deadweight: 32597 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 28.4 m
- Home port: MAJURO - V7A3984
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 07/07/2025, Yingkou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CATHERINE M SHIPPING CO LTD
- Ship manager: BULK INVEST ASA
- Ship manager: INTERCONTINENTAL SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD
- ISM manager: INTERCONTINENTAL SHIP MGMT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 5°17.9′N · 004°1.0′W · received 9 October 2026 at 13:21 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AVRA 1?
AVRA 1 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AVRA 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,597 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,846.
Which classification society is associated with AVRA 1?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for this vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has AVRA 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in West Africa, South Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for AVRA 1?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2011 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 July 2025.
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