BBC MOONSTONE (IMO 9563732)
BBC MOONSTONE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2013 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,338 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,838, and a length overall of 153.45 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage. BBC MOONSTONE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 305856000
- Call sign: V2FY9
- Gross tonnage: 12838
- Deadweight: 14338 t
- Length overall: 153.45 m
- Beam: 23.2 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 27/02/2025, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/07/2026
- Registered owner: HOLTE BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Ship manager: BOCKSTIEGEL REEDEREI GMBH & CO
- Last AIS position: 24°36.9′S · 153°51.4′E · Speed 14.3 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 07:15 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 30 October 2026 at 08:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BBC MOONSTONE?
The vessel has a length overall of 153.45 metres and a beam of 23.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.1 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BBC MOONSTONE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 14,338 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,838.
Which classification society maintains BBC MOONSTONE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 July 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2013 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 February 2025.
Where has BBC MOONSTONE been operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America East Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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