BALSA 88 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,770 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,698. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. BALSA 88 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026.
BALSA 88 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,770 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,698.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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