LUCIE B (IMO 9587166)
VEGA CAROLINE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,491, a gross tonnage of 20,867, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size and specification categorize it as a smaller bulk carrier suitable for regional or coastal dry bulk trades. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under four former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 511102076
- Call sign: T8A5620
- Gross tonnage: 20867
- Deadweight: 32491 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/03/2018, Nakhodka (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/06/2026
- Registered owner: CHALLENGE TRADING SA (Belgium)
- Ship manager: AKRON SHIPHOLDING LTD (Belgium)
- ISM manager: ARKA GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 24°35.9′N · 056°39.9′E · Speed 9.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 14:15 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VEGA CAROLINE?
VEGA CAROLINE is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VEGA CAROLINE?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres. It also features a beam width of 28 metres.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,491 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,867.
How many inspections has VEGA CAROLINE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 June 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2011 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 March 2018.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under four former names. Additionally, it has operated under five different flag states during its history.
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