Vessel
BEST8
IMO 9114050
CargoBuilt 1995Active
6,275
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
8,691
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1995
Year built
Live position & voyage
LIVELoading position…
Particulars
- IMO
- 9114050
- MMSI
- 341817001
- Call sign
- V4GR6
- Flag
- KN
- Type
- General Cargo
- Length (LOA)
- 100.59 m
- Beam
- 18.8 m
- Home port
- —
- AIS name
- BEST 8
KNOwnership
- Beneficial owner
- Friends Shipping (UAE)· United Arab Emirates
- Operator
- Friends Shipping (UAE)· United Arab Emirates
- Technical manager
- Friends Shipping (UAE)
- Commercial manager
- Friends Shipping (UAE)
- Class society
- NK
- Design DWT
- 8,691 t
- Flag
- Panama
- Built
- 1995
United Arab Emirates
PanamaTimeline
key events over the vessel's life- Demolished / scrappedto Pakistani Breakers · at Destination: Pakistan
- Special survey
- Sold$7.9M · to Jutha Maritime Public Company Ltd
- Built
Surveys & certificates
dry dock & statutory certificates- Last dry dock
- —
- Special survey
- 23 Jul 2019
- IOPP issued
- 13 Jul 2022
- IOPP expires
- 11 Jun 2024
Shipments carried
recent bills of ladingNo shipment records.
Inspections
recent port state control| Date | Port | Detained | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2024 | Adabiya | No | 3Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13199 - Other (Machinery) Other Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13102 - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required Structural Conditions 02117 - Decks - Corrosion Corroded Tota |
| 24 Apr 2024 | Chornomorsk | No | 0 |
| 04 Oct 2023 | Aden | No | 51 02107 Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks 2 11102 Lifeboat Inventory 3 07105 Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions 4 10111 Charts 5 07122 Fire Control Plan |
| 07 Aug 2023 | Aden | No | 51 02107 Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks 2 11102 Lifeboat Inventory 3 07105 Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions 4 10111 Charts 5 07122 Fire Control Plan |
| 06 Aug 2023 | Aden | No | 51 02107 Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks 2 11102 Lifeboat Inventory 3 07105 Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions 4 10111 Charts 5 07122 Fire Control Plan |
| 05 Aug 2023 | Aden | No | 51 02107 Ballast, Fuel And Other Tanks 2 11102 Lifeboat Inventory 3 07105 Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions 4 10111 Charts 5 07122 Fire Control Plan |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Adabiya | No | 4Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates - Document Of Compliance (DoC/ ISM) Missing ; Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery - Gauges,Thermometers, Etc Not As Required ; Structural Conditions - Decks - Corrosion Corroded ; Propulsion And Auxiliary Mac |
| 29 Jul 2022 | Mersin | No | 4Other, , Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care,Social Security, 18420 - Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Not As Required Water/Weathertight Conditions, 03103 - Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage, Damaged Fire Safety, 07105 - Fi |
Sale & demolition history
reported transactions & recycling| Date | Event | PriceReported sale price in US$ millions. | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2025 | Sold For DemoVessel sold as the BEST 8 | — | Pakistani Breakers |
| 03 Oct 2005 | Reported SoldNULL | $7.9M | Jutha Maritime Public Company Ltd |