Vessel
BIT FORCE
IMO 9256420
TankerBuilt 2003Active
6,280
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
7,207
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2003
Year built
Live position & voyage
LIVELoading position…
Particulars
- IMO
- 9256420
- MMSI
- 244813000
- Call sign
- PCXW
- Flag
- NL
- Type
- Asphalt Or Bitumen Tanker
- Length (LOA)
- 116.9 m
- Beam
- 18 m
- Home port
- DORDRECHT
NLOwnership
- Beneficial owner
- —
- Operator
- —
- Technical manager
- —
- Commercial manager
- —
- Class society
- BV
- Design DWT
- 7,130 t
- Flag
- Netherlands
- Built
- 2003
Timeline
key events over the vessel's life- Special survey
- Dry dock
- Casualty · Mechanical FaultVessel was NUC due to issue with pitch, about 13 NM North of Puffin Island, UK.
- Casualty · Beached/GroundedGrounded on soft sand when leaving Dublin 17 Jul 2007. Refloated same day under
- Casualty · Beached/GroundedGrounded near Holmsund, in lat 63 40N, long 20 20E, Mar 4. Some bottom damage an
- Casualty · Beached/GroundedGrounded near Holmsund in 63 40 N 20 20 E, 04 Mar 2006. Some bottom damage & lea
- Built
Surveys & certificates
dry dock & statutory certificates- Last dry dock
- 04 May 2026
- Special survey
- 06 Apr 2028
- IOPP issued
- 04 May 2023
- IOPP expires
- 06 Apr 2028
Shipments carried
recent bills of ladingNo shipment records.
Inspections
recent port state control| Date | Port | Detained | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2025 | Kotka | No | 0 |
| 25 Feb 2023 | Klaipeda | No | 0 |
| 16 Feb 2021 | Hafnarfjordur | No | 118420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, |
Casualties
| Date | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2023 | Mechanical Fault | Vessel was NUC due to issue with pitch, about 13 NM North of Puffin Island, UK. Crew carried out repairs and was underway using own engine, the same day. |
| 17 Jul 2007 | Beached/Grounded | Grounded on soft sand when leaving Dublin 17 Jul 2007. Refloated same day under own power. No damage. Proceeded. |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Beached/Grounded | Grounded near Holmsund, in lat 63 40N, long 20 20E, Mar 4. Some bottom damage and leakage in pump-room. Lightering in progress Mar 6. Refloated Mar 7 and in Holmsund. Sailed Mar 13. Drydocked at Tallinn Mar 16. Left dock Apr 3 and at quay for repairs. |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Beached/Grounded | Grounded near Holmsund in 63 40 N 20 20 E, 04 Mar 2006. Some bottom damage & leakage in pump-room. Lightering in progress 06 Mar. Refloated 07 Mar & in Holmsund. Sd 13 Mar. Drydocked Tallinn 16 Mar. Left dock 03 Apr & at quay for repairs. |