CARDIFF (IMO 9966568)
CARDIFF is a Bulk Carrier built in 2024 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 90,014 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 48,944. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for standard bulk commodity transport. CARDIFF is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, South America East Coast, and West Africa regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 229983000
- Call sign: 9HA5648
- Gross tonnage: 48944
- Deadweight: 90014 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/07/2026
- Registered owner: SEA 324 LEASING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CINER SHIP MANAGEMENT (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 9°46.8′N · 134°38.0′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 03:17 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 22 October 2026 at 13:47 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CARDIFF?
CARDIFF is a Bulk Carrier built in 2024. It is currently in its second year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CARDIFF?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 90,014 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 48,944.
Which classification society manages CARDIFF?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
Where has CARDIFF been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in the South America East Coast area.
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