BRUCE (IMO 9741140)
BRUCE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,300 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,436. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations across diverse global trade routes.
BRUCE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Gulf of Mexico, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636093060
- Call sign: D5LJ6
- Gross tonnage: 11436
- Deadweight: 12300 t
- Length overall: 144.7 m
- Beam: 22.8 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2026
- Registered owner: TN HEAVY LIFT GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Ship manager: NORDIC HAMBURG SHIPPING NHS (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NORDIC HAMBURG SHIPMGMT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 4°44.9′S · 007°8.3′W · Speed 12.8 kn
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 2026-10-15T07:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BRUCE?
BRUCE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BRUCE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,300 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,436.
Which classification society manages BRUCE?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
Where has BRUCE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including the Malacca Strait and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in West Europe and South Africa.
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