BUDVA (IMO 9693501)
BUDVA is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2014 and flying the flag of Montenegro; it is in its 12th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 35,000 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,288, and a length overall of 180 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. BUDVA has been classed since 8 October 2014 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 January 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe, East Asia, and the west coast of North America (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Montenegro
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 262008000
- Call sign: 4OCQ
- Gross tonnage: 24288
- Deadweight: 35000 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/12/2022, Vancouver (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BARSKA PLOVIDBA AD (Montenegro)
- Last AIS position: 37°42.0′N · 122°19.5′W · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 00:41 UTC
- Destination: At anchor
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BUDVA?
BUDVA 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 BUDVA?
BUDVA has a deadweight of 35,000 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 24,288. It measures 180 metres overall.
What flag does BUDVA fly?
BUDVA flies the flag of Montenegro. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes BUDVA?
BUDVA has been classed since 8 October 2014 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 January 2025.
How many port state control inspections has BUDVA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 December 2022.
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