BBC CORAL (IMO 9563720)
BBC CORAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,487 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,838, and a length overall of 153.47 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations. The vessel carries classification notation for multi-purpose dry cargo, ballast water management, and container carriage, including strengthening for heavy cargo and dangerous goods. No recent geographic observation data is available in the current record. The vessel has operated under two former names and two former 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 28 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 305853000
- Call sign: V2FY6
- Gross tonnage: 12838
- Deadweight: 14487 t
- Length overall: 153.47 m
- Beam: 23.2 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/01/2017, Newcastle upon Tyne (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2026
- Registered owner: ESENS BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 2°57.3′N · 101°18.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:12 UTC
- Destination: Ras Laffan (QA RLF)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BBC CORAL?
BBC CORAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BBC CORAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 153.47 metres and a beam of 23.2 metres. It has a maximum draught of 9.1 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BBC CORAL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 14,487 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,838.
How many port-state inspections has BBC CORAL undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2012 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 January 2017.
Has BBC CORAL changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has been registered under 2 former names. It has also operated under 2 different flag states previously.
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