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Vessel

BARQ

IMO 9321691
TankerBuilt 2006Active
81,409
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
158,889
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2006
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9321691
MMSI
461000284
Call sign
A4FB4
Flag
OM
Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (LOA)
274.29 m
Beam
48 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Buena Vista Shipping· India
Operator
ARK SeaKonnect· India
Technical manager
ARK SeaKonnect
Commercial manager
ARK SeaKonnect
Class society
LR
Design DWT
158,889 t
Flag
Gabon
Built
2006

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Casualty · War Damage
    https://www.livemint.com/news/world/mv-sai-baba-with-indian-crew-among-other-mul
  4. Sold
    $35M
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Doosan Engine
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
6S70MC-C
Power (MCO)
16,891 kW
RPM
91
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
13 Sep 2026
Special survey
13 Sep 2026
IOPP issued
25 Dec 2024
IOPP expires
24 May 2025

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
13 May 2025NovorossiyskNo31 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Mooring Ropes/Lines And Wires) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Propulsion Main Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 FIRE SAFETY (Inert Gas System) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
13 Feb 2025TianjinNo71 18302 LABOUR CONDITIONS-ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING (Sanitary Facilities) (13.02.2025) No 2 14119 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Oil And Oily Mixtures From Machinery Spaces) (13.02.2025) No 3 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) (13.02.2025) No 4 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) (13.02.2025) No 5 11102 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboat Inventory) (13.02.2025) No 6 18415 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Entry Dangerous Spaces) (13.02.2025) No 7 14303 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX III (Documentation (MARPOL Annex III)) (13.02.2025) No
22 Oct 2024HuizhouNo21 01214 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - CREW CERTIFICATES (Endorsement By Flagstate) No 2 13101 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Propulsion Main Engine) No
28 Apr 2024NovorossiiskNo1LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS - WORKING CONDITIONS (Pipes, Wires (Insulation))
27 Jun 2023NovorossiiskNo3Lifeboats Damaged; Other (SOLAS Operational) Other; Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks Not As Required
18 Nov 2022BilbaoNo3Lifeboats Damaged; Other (SOLAS Operational) Other; Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks Not As Required

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
23 Dec 2023War Damagehttps://www.livemint.com/news/world/mv-sai-baba-with-indian-crew-among-other-multiple-ships-attacked-by-houthi-drone-in-red-sea-heres-what-we-know-so-far-11703397512493.html M/V SAIBABA, a Gabon-owned, Indian-flagged crude oil tanker, reported that it was hit by a one-way attack drone with no injuries reported.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
05 Oct 2022 Reported SoldIce class, BWTS & scrubber fitted$35M