MUSALA (IMO 9937294)
MUSALA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2023 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,223 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 20,848, and a length overall of 189.98 metres. This size and configuration is typical for regional bulk transport operations. MUSALA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 256433000
- Call sign: 9HA5836
- Gross tonnage: 20848
- Deadweight: 32223 t
- Length overall: 189.98 m
- Beam: 23.7 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/07/2026
- Registered owner: HAI KUO SHIPPING 2017B LTD (Bulgaria)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: NAVIGATION MARITIME BULGARE (Bulgaria)
- Last AIS position: 23°36.3′S · 042°2.2′W · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 13:23 UTC
- Destination: Rio Grande (BR RIG) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when MUSALA arrives in Rio Grande. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MUSALA?
The vessel has a length overall of 189.98 metres and a beam of 23.7 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.5 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of MUSALA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,223 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,848.
Which classification society maintains MUSALA?
MUSALA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MUSALA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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