CHARLES (IMO 9595175)
CHARLES 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 37,193 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,662. At this capacity, it is configured for specialized bulk cargo operations. CHARLES is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, South America East Coast, and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under five different flags and has been known by two 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 12 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538011418
- Call sign: V7A7106
- Gross tonnage: 22662
- Deadweight: 37193 t
- Length overall: 186 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/01/2022, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/11/2025
- Registered owner: TOKO KAIUN/SSK SHIPPING (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MARYAM SHIPPING SA (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 48°58.9′N · 129°48.2′W · Speed 7.7 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 15:49 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 1 November 2026 at 12:26 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHARLES?
CHARLES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHARLES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,193 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,662.
Which classification society manages CHARLES?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHARLES been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the North America East Coast and South America East Coast regions. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico area.
What is the PSC inspection history for CHARLES?
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 12 November 2025. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2011 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 January 2022.
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