BRONCO (IMO 9675717)
BRONCO is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2014 and flying the flag of Liberia; it is in its 12th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 28,220 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,019, and a length overall of 169 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. BRONCO has been classed since 12 February 2014 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 22 May 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and West Africa (latest area report: October 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 25 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636020932
- Call sign: 5LBK9
- Gross tonnage: 17019
- Deadweight: 28220 t
- Length overall: 169 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 02/09/2026, Mobile, Alabama (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/09/2026
- Registered owner: BRENTA SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EVALEND SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°34.8′N · 066°31.7′W · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 13:09 UTC
- Destination: Åheim (NO AHM) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BRONCO?
BRONCO is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2014. It is in its 12th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.
What is the deadweight of BRONCO?
BRONCO has a deadweight of 28,220 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 17,019. It measures 169 metres overall.
What flag does BRONCO fly?
BRONCO flies the flag of Liberia. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes BRONCO?
BRONCO has been classed since 12 February 2014 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 22 May 2022.
How many port state control inspections has BRONCO had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 September 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 September 2026.
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