BELKNIGHT (IMO 9911666)
BELKNIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,203 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 34,738, and a length overall of 199.95 metres. This size and specification are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and international cargo transport. The vessel's classification is managed by an IACS member society. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Makassar Strait, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and East Asia/South East Asia. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 257798000
- Call sign: LANT8
- Gross tonnage: 34738
- Deadweight: 61203 t
- Length overall: 199.95 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: EGERSUND
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/01/2026
- Registered owner: SANSHA SHIPPING SA (Norway)
- Ship manager: NORWEGIAN BULK CARRIERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BELSHIPS MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 9°12.9′N · 110°1.1′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 21:46 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of BELKNIGHT?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.95 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 13 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BELKNIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,203 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,738.
Where has BELKNIGHT been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Makassar Strait and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been active in East Asia and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for BELKNIGHT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Who built the BELKNIGHT?
The vessel was built by Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. It entered service in 2021 and is now in its fifth year.
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