AAI PRELUDE (IMO 9952361)
AAI PRELUDE is a Kamsarmax bulk carrier built in 2022 and flying the flag of Hong Kong; it is in its 4th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 82,207 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 44,577, and a length overall of 229 metres. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry coal, grain and iron ore. AAI PRELUDE has been classed since 27 September 2024 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean, South Asia, and the Singapore Strait (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 477856900
- Call sign: VRUZ6
- Gross tonnage: 44577
- Deadweight: 82207 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: HONG KONG -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 8 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/06/2026
- Registered owner: AAI PRELUDE MARITIME LTD (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: AAI GEMICILIK LTD STI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 57°30.4′N · 021°21.8′E · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 07:02 UTC
- Destination: Ventspils (LV VNT)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is AAI PRELUDE?
AAI PRELUDE is a Kamsarmax bulk carrier built in 2022. It is in its 4th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size mostly carry coal, grain and iron ore.
What is the deadweight of AAI PRELUDE?
AAI PRELUDE has a deadweight of 82,207 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 44,577. It measures 229 metres overall.
What flag does AAI PRELUDE fly?
AAI PRELUDE flies the flag of Hong Kong. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes AAI PRELUDE?
AAI PRELUDE has been classed since 27 September 2024 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its class notation is # AUT-UMS BWM-T GRAB 30 tonns INWATERSURVEY MON-SHAFT PMA.
How many port state control inspections has AAI PRELUDE had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 26 June 2026. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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