AFRICAN SKUA (IMO 9790816)
MONT BLANC HAWK is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,638, a gross tonnage of 43,484, and a length overall of 228 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in various dry bulk commodity trades. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and the East Coast of South America. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 311002436
- Call sign: C6MF3
- Gross tonnage: 43484
- Deadweight: 81638 t
- Length overall: 228 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/07/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICAN TBN3 SHIPPING CO LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV FZCO (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 37°50.5′N · 121°18.8′E · Speed 6.4 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 11:08 UTC
- Destination: Yantai (CN YAT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MONT BLANC HAWK?
MONT BLANC HAWK is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the dimensions of MONT BLANC HAWK?
The vessel has a length overall of 228 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 81,638 metric tonnes.
Which classification society covers this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for MONT BLANC HAWK?
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 22 July 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has MONT BLANC HAWK been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and the East Coast of South America. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
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