MELINDA (IMO 9623881)
MELINDA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 57,981, a gross tonnage of 32,839, and a length overall of 190 metres. This size and type suggest it is configured for versatile bulk commodity transport. MELINDA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two 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 3 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 538005726
- Call sign: V7GM2
- Gross tonnage: 32839
- Deadweight: 57981 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/08/2021, Trois-Rivières (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/06/2026
- Registered owner: INITIATION BULK SPV 4 LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager: CONCHART COMMERCIAL INC (Greece)
- ISM manager: TECHNOMAR SHIPPING INC-LIB (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 8°11.9′N · 024°6.9′W · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 08:04 UTC
- Destination: Rio Grande (BR RIG) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 11:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MELINDA?
MELINDA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MELINDA?
The vessel has a length overall of 190 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 57,981 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MELINDA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MELINDA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and South Africa. These regions represent its recent operational geographic areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for MELINDA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 June 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2012 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 August 2021.
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