BELAFONTE (IMO 9791999)
BELAFONTE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,396, a gross tonnage of 35,835, and a length overall of 199.98 metres. This size and specification are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional coastal or short-sea trades. BELAFONTE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 257117000
- Call sign: LASH8
- Gross tonnage: 35835
- Deadweight: 63396 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 32.24 m
- Home port: EGERSUND
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2026
- Registered owner: BEL SHIP I AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: NORWEGIAN BULK CARRIERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BELSHIPS MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 24°49.2′N · 066°58.4′E · Speed 4.4 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 05:28 UTC
- Destination: Karachi (PK KHI)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BELAFONTE?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.98 metres and a beam of 32.24 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.4 metres.
Who is the classification society for BELAFONTE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the capacity of BELAFONTE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,396 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,835.
Where has BELAFONTE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in the South America East Coast region.
How many inspections has BELAFONTE 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 28 April 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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