BBC ICELAND (IMO 9605906)
BBC ICELAND 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 24,935 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,567. This size and type suggest its utility in versatile cargo operations across various global trade routes. BBC ICELAND is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Australia and New Zealand/New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 305657000
- Call sign: V2HL3
- Gross tonnage: 18567
- Deadweight: 24935 t
- Length overall: 161 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/04/2023, Gdynia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/04/2026
- Registered owner: IDAFEHN BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager: BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- ISM manager: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 44°2.9′N · 064°41.6′W · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 20:05 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BBC ICELAND?
BBC ICELAND is a General Cargo Ship built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BBC ICELAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 24,935 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,567.
Which classification society manages BBC ICELAND?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BBC ICELAND been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Australia and New Zealand/New Guinea Pacific regions. These areas represent its recent geographic footprint.
What is the port-state control history of BBC ICELAND?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 April 2023.
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