BBC RHEIDERLAND (IMO 9614696)
BBC RHEIDERLAND 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 17,551 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 14,941, and a length overall of 161.5 metres. This configuration supports multi-purpose dry cargo operations and heavy cargo carriage. BBC RHEIDERLAND is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, East Asia, and the North America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under four former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 305276000
- Call sign: V2HI6
- Gross tonnage: 14941
- Deadweight: 17551 t
- Length overall: 161.5 m
- Beam: 25.2 m
- Home port: ST. JOHN'S
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/08/2026
- Registered owner: NORDERAUE BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: BRIESE HEAVYLIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 23°3.3′S · 070°23.2′W · Speed 0.9 kn · under way · received 3 October 2026 at 16:20 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of BBC RHEIDERLAND?
BBC RHEIDERLAND is a General Cargo Ship designed for multi-purpose dry cargo. It has a deadweight tonnage of 17,551 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,941.
Who is the classification society for BBC RHEIDERLAND?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered with notations for heavy cargo and container carriage.
What are the dimensions of BBC RHEIDERLAND?
The vessel has a length overall of 161.5 metres and a beam of 25.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.6 metres.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 August 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
Where has BBC RHEIDERLAND been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in several regions including East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been observed along the North America East Coast and West Europe.
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