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Vessel

BALSA 93

IMO 9616072
CargoBuilt 2013Active
5,698
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
7,738
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2013
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9616072
MMSI
372682000
Call sign
3FGU7
Flag
PA
Type
General Cargo
Length (LOA)
106.33 m
Beam
19.2 m
Home port
PANAMA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Asian Bulk Carriers· Singapore
Operator
H&J Marine· Japan
Technical manager
H&J Marine
Commercial manager
H&J Marine
Class society
NK
Design DWT
7,738 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2013

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Casualty · Other
    Vessel was forced to flee from its berth in Haiti after coming under gunfire, re
  4. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Makita Corp.
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
5L35MC-MK6
Power (MCO)
3,250 kW
RPM
210
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
12 Apr 2028
Special survey
12 Apr 2028
IOPP issued
13 Apr 2023
IOPP expires
12 Apr 2028

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
29 Jan 2026PortsmouthNo0
10 Jun 2025PortsmouthNo2System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 07120 - Means Of Escape Cause: Action: 15 - Rectify Deficiencies By Next Port Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: The Purpose Of This Regulation Is To Provide Means Of Escape So That Persons On Board Can Safely And Swiftly Escape To The Lifeboat And Liferaft Embarkation Deck. For This Purpose, The Following Functional Requirements Shall Be Met: Escape Routes Shall Be Maintained In A Safe Condition, Clear Of Obstacles. PSCO Observed Portable A/C Units On Port And Stbd Bridge Wings With Supply Duct Connected To Bridge Wing Doors And Blocking Clear Access To Bridge Wing Means Of Escapes. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/13.1.2 Due Date: N/A Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: PSCO Observed Crew Removal Of A/C Units, Resulting In Escape Route Clear Of Obstacles. System: 07 - Fire Safety Sub-System: N/A - No Subsystem Component: 07120 - Means Of Escape Cause: Action: 10 - Deficiency Rectified Action Code: C - To The Satisfaction Of The Coast Guard Description Of Deficiency: The Purpose Of This Regulation Is To Provide Means Of Escape So That Persons On Board Can Safely And Swiftly Escape To The Lifeboat And Liferaft Embarkation Deck. For This Purpose, The Following Functional Requirements Shall Be Met: Escape Routes Shall Be Maintained In A Safe Condition, Clear Of Obstacles. PSCO Observed Removal Of Portable A/C Unit Ducts That Was An Obstacle And Tripping Hazad To Port And Stbd Bridge Wing Means Of Escapes. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/13.1.2 Due Date: N/A Deficiency Resolved? Yes Resolved Date: 6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Resolution Description: PSCO Observed Crew Removal Of A/C Units, Resulting In Escape Route Clear Of Obstacles.
10 Sep 2024Kingston (Jam)No0
18 Mar 2023SalaverryNo0
15 Feb 2023Saint-JohnNo3Gyro Compass, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Doors

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
18 Mar 2024OtherVessel was forced to flee from its berth in Haiti after coming under gunfire, reportedly hit by hail of bullets from small arms, at APN terminal in Port-au-Prince. She sustained bullet damage to her superstructure.