FEDERAL BRISTOL (IMO 9697844)
FEDERAL BRISTOL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,564 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 20,789, and a length overall of 199.98 metres. This size and configuration is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade routes. FEDERAL BRISTOL is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. 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 28 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 538006433
- Call sign: V7NB9
- Gross tonnage: 20789
- Deadweight: 34564 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 23.762 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner: FEDERAL ATLANTIC LTD (Canada)
- Ship manager: FEDNAV LTD (Canada)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 46°5.2′N · 039°50.3′W · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 10:39 UTC
- Destination: Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (CA TRR) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 15:25 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of FEDERAL BRISTOL?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.98 metres and a beam of 23.762 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.857 metres.
Which shipyard built FEDERAL BRISTOL?
The vessel was built by Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
FEDERAL BRISTOL has a deadweight tonnage of 34,564 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,789.
What is the PSC inspection history for FEDERAL BRISTOL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
What classification does FEDERAL BRISTOL hold?
The vessel is classed by DNV, an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including Ice(1C) and BWM(E(s)).
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