AZUL (IMO 9726504)
AZUL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,253 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,518, and a length overall of 199 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. AZUL is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 538011305
- Call sign: V7A6933
- Gross tonnage: 36518
- Deadweight: 63253 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MERKEM LTD (Marshall Islands)
- Technical manager: CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT SINGAPORE PTE LTD
- ISM manager: CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT
- Last AIS position: 54°5.6′N · 038°14.0′E · Speed 8.0 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 16:38 UTC
- Destination: Lugovoye (RU LUG) · ETA 29 October 2026 at 21:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of AZUL?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its 63,253 DWT bulk carrier configuration.
What is the engine specification for AZUL?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 5 CY type. It is rated at a power of 5 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 November 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
What is the classification status of AZUL?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has AZUL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
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