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Vessel

BIXBITE

IMO 9316610
TankerBuilt 2009Active
25,400
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
39,999
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2009
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9316610
MMSI
229339000
Call sign
9HA3247
Flag
MT
Type
Oil Or Chemical Tanker
Length (LOA)
176 m
Beam
31.03 m
Home port
VALLETTA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Socomar· Italy
Operator
Socomar· Italy
Technical manager
Socomar
Commercial manager
Socomar
Class society
LR
Design DWT
39,999 t
Flag
Malta
Built
2009

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Engine Fault
    Vessel in the German Bight, Germany, experienced a main engine failure 15 Jul 20
  4. Sold
    $20.5M
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
STX Engine
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
6S50MC-C
Power (MCO)
11,665 BhP
RPM
127
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
11 Apr 2027
Special survey
11 Jan 2029
IOPP issued
18 Oct 2023
IOPP expires
11 Jan 2029

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
27 Feb 2026GelaNo0
09 Sep 2025AmsterdamNo0
25 Feb 2025LivornoNo0
21 Feb 2024TarragonaNo1Life Saving Appliances - Launching Arrangements For Survival Craft Not As Required
14 Feb 2023Santa PanagiaNo0
18 Jan 2022TarantoNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
15 Jul 2020Engine FaultVessel in the German Bight, Germany, experienced a main engine failure 15 Jul 2020.2tugstowed vsl to berth at pier HR Olwerke Hamburg Refinery.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
22 Oct 2012 Reported SoldNULL$20.5M