BULLDOG (IMO 9728136)
BULLDOG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,845 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,013, and a length overall of 229 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in various dry bulk commodity trades. BULLDOG is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North America East Coast, and Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636022706
- Call sign: 5LKB8
- Gross tonnage: 43013
- Deadweight: 81845 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/09/2017, Oxelösund (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/08/2026
- Registered owner: TAU SHIPHOLDING LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BLUMENTHAL ASIA PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 34°40.6′S · 022°11.9′E · Speed 11.4 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 11:10 UTC
- Destination: Paradip Garh (IN PRT) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BULLDOG?
BULLDOG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BULLDOG?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 81,845 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages BULLDOG?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BULLDOG been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand region.
What is the PSC inspection history for BULLDOG?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 September 2017.
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