MALENA (IMO 9852822)
MALENA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2019 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,575 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,471, with a length overall of 229 metres. This size and configuration is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and international dry bulk trades. MALENA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait, the South America East Coast, and the Australia and New Zealand/New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 351573000
- Call sign: 3ELB6
- Gross tonnage: 43471
- Deadweight: 81575 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/09/2025
- Registered owner: IMPERIAL SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GOLDEN UNION SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 9°54.8′S · 151°42.3′E · Speed 12.3 kn · constrained by draught · received 7 October 2026 at 15:59 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MALENA?
MALENA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2019. It is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MALENA?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions support its 81,575 DWT capacity.
Which classification society maintains MALENA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MALENA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait, as well as the South America East Coast. It has also operated in the Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea Pacific regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
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 1 September 2025. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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