IONIAN BAY (IMO 9747247)
IONIAN BAY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,359 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,872. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional dry bulk trades. IONIAN BAY is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and West Africa and West Europe. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 538013017
- Call sign: V7B3627
- Gross tonnage: 24872
- Deadweight: 39359 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 12/04/2025, Malmö (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/07/2026
- Registered owner: IONIAN BAY LP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PIONEER MARINE HELLAS SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 40°15.1′N · 121°39.8′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 04:13 UTC
- Destination: Yingkou (YKG) (CN YKG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of IONIAN BAY?
IONIAN BAY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for IONIAN BAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,359 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,872.
Which classification society manages IONIAN BAY?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has IONIAN BAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in South Africa, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and West Africa and West Europe. These locations represent its recent geographic operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for IONIAN BAY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 April 2025.
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