BENJAMIN OLDENDORFF (IMO 9853034)
BENJAMIN OLDENDORFF is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 62,623 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,909. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport operations. BENJAMIN OLDENDORFF is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, the North America East Coast, and South Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 255806325
- Call sign: CQEA3
- Gross tonnage: 34909
- Deadweight: 62623 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: OLDENDORFF CARRIERS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 25°11.0′N · 056°22.3′E · Speed 0.2 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 19:45 UTC
- Destination: Al Fujayrah (AE FJR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BENJAMIN OLDENDORFF?
BENJAMIN OLDENDORFF is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 62,623 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,909.
Which classification society maintains BENJAMIN OLDENDORFF?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the North America East Coast and South Africa. It has also been active in the Australia and New Zealand and New Guinea Pacific regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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