SALDANHA BAY (IMO 9712474)
SALDANHA BAY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 35,947 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 21,801, and a length overall of 176.5 metres. This size and configuration is typical for regional bulk cargo operations. SALDANHA BAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, the North America West Coast, and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 563310100
- Call sign: 9V9323
- Gross tonnage: 21801
- Deadweight: 35947 t
- Length overall: 176.5 m
- Beam: 28.8 m
- Home port: Singapore
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/12/2025
- Registered owner: SALDANHA BAY PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Ship manager: PACIFIC BASIN SG PTE LTD
- ISM manager · DOC holder: PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING SG PTE
- Last AIS position: 47°2.7′N · 153°25.0′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 20:36 UTC
- Destination: Kure, Hiroshima (JP KRE) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 08:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SALDANHA BAY?
The vessel has a length overall of 176.5 metres and a beam of 28.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.7 metres.
Which shipyard built SALDANHA BAY?
The vessel was built by Shikoku Dockyard Co., Ltd. in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of SALDANHA BAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 35,947 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,801.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 December 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
What is the classification of SALDANHA BAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
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