BELFOREST (IMO 9698185)
BELFOREST is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,252 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 34,773, and a length overall of 199.98 metres. This size and configuration are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk transport. BELFOREST is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 259135000
- Call sign: LAQK8
- Gross tonnage: 34773
- Deadweight: 61252 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 32.24 m
- Home port: EGERSUND
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner: SANKO UNYU/OHRAINBOW (Norway)
- Ship manager: NORWEGIAN BULK CARRIERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BELSHIPS MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 33°55.4′N · 024°57.0′W · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 20:25 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU) · ETA 29 October 2026 at 23:05 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BELFOREST?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.98 metres and a beam of 32.24 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.99 metres.
Which shipyard built BELFOREST?
The vessel was built by Shin Kasado Dockyard Co., Ltd. in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of BELFOREST?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,252 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,773.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
What is the current classification of BELFOREST?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
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