BBG LEADER (IMO 9704843)
BBG LEADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,241, a gross tonnage of 36,336, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within various global trade routes. BBG LEADER is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South America East Coast, and the West Africa region. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636020676
- Call sign: 5LAD9
- Gross tonnage: 36336
- Deadweight: 63241 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/09/2016, Newcastle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/08/2025
- Registered owner: TIANJIN YUYUE11 LEASING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: BG SHIPPING CO LTD-HKG (China)
- ISM manager: NINGBO HUAYANG MARITIME (China)
- Last AIS position: 4°33.4′S · 071°16.6′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:10 UTC
- Destination: Gangavaram (IN GGV) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 09:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BBG LEADER?
BBG LEADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BBG LEADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,241. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,336.
Which classification society manages BBG LEADER?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BBG LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for BBG LEADER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2025. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 September 2016.
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