DESERT RANGER (IMO 9699854)
DESERT RANGER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Greece flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,146 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,686. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk transport. DESERT RANGER is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa, as well as the North America East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. 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 22 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Greece
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 241489000
- Call sign: SVCO2
- Gross tonnage: 34686
- Deadweight: 61146 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/12/2025
- Registered owner: DESERT RANGER ENE (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ATLANTIC BULK CARRIERS MGMT (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 2°34.5′S · 044°22.3′W · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 06:52 UTC
- Destination: Itaqui (BR ITQ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DESERT RANGER?
DESERT RANGER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DESERT RANGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,146 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,686.
Which classification society manages DESERT RANGER?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DESERT RANGER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been observed near the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the port-state control record for DESERT RANGER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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