MINERAL DRIES (IMO 9719903)
MINERAL DRIES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Belgium flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 181,062 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 94,528. At this capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. MINERAL DRIES is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belgium
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 205579000
- Call sign: ONQT
- Gross tonnage: 94528
- Deadweight: 181062 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/12/2025
- Registered owner: CMB TECH BELGIUM NV (Bermuda)
- Ship manager: GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (Bermuda)
- ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MGMT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 20°21.4′N · 121°12.9′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 04:21 UTC
- Destination: Port Walcott (AU PWL) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 07:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINERAL DRIES?
MINERAL DRIES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MINERAL DRIES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 181,062 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,528.
Which classification society manages MINERAL DRIES?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 December 2025. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
Where has MINERAL DRIES been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand maritime regions.
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