GCL SARASWATI (IMO 9644500)
GCL SARASWATI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 107,236 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 58,592, and a length overall of 254.99 metres. This size and configuration are typical for bulk carriers engaged in international dry bulk commodity transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for this vessel. Recent geographic observations include the South China Sea, the Singapore Strait, and the Celebes Sea. The vessel has operated under two former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636025942
- Call sign: 5LZW5
- Gross tonnage: 58592
- Deadweight: 107236 t
- Length overall: 254.99 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 30/04/2025, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: GLOBAL CHARTERING LTD (Trianon Mauritius)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: OZELLAR MARINE PVT LTD (India)
- Last AIS position: 27°21.3′N · 016°29.4′W · Speed 13.3 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 12:35 UTC
- Destination: Takoradi (GH TKD) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of GCL SARASWATI?
The vessel has a length overall of 254.99 metres and a beam of 43 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.574 metres.
What is the capacity of GCL SARASWATI?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 107,236 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 58,592.
Which classification society handles GCL SARASWATI?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has GCL SARASWATI been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South China Sea and the Singapore Strait. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 April 2025.
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