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Vessel

BULK INDEPENDENCE

IMO 9374002
CargoBuilt 2008Active
31,532
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
56,548
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2008
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
Loading position…

Shipments over time

bills of lading per month

Particulars

IMO
9374002
MMSI
373904000
Call sign
3EMY5
Flag
PA
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
190 m
Beam
32.24 m
Home port
PANAMA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
NK
Design DWT
56,548 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2008

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Sold
    $36.5M
  4. Casualty · Other
    Reported adrift with engine trouble in 42 27 N 145 14 E 19 Mar 2009. Unable to m
  5. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
02 Jul 2027
Special survey
14 Jul 2027
IOPP issued
29 Sep 2023
IOPP expires
14 Jul 2027

Top importers served

importers this vessel carried for

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
ArrivalImporterProductB/L
08 Jun 2023N/Abulk cementpxbchcbuce258901
07 Nov 2022Mosaic Fertilizer Llcphosphate rock in bulknvhipebay2142

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
06 Jan 2026BostonNo0
24 Nov 2025TekirdagNo9Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates 01113 - Minimum Safe Manning Document Not Properly Filled Yes Safety Of Navigation 10114 - Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) Missing Yes Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates 01136 - Ballast Water Management Certificate Not As Required Fire Safety 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Not As Required Yes Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I 14102 - Retention Of Oil On Board Missing Life Saving Appliances 11132 - Maintenance And Inspections Missing Yes Life Saving Appliances 11119 - Immersion Suits Missing Yes Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01308 - Records Of Seafarers' Daily Hours Of Work Or Rest FALSE ISM 15199 - Other (ISM) Other Yes Total 0 0 0 6
02 Oct 2025DunkerqueNo304114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1082, Inoperative,13104, Bilge Pumping Arrangements, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1082, Inoperative,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required
29 Jul 2025HoustonNo0
16 Sep 2024Vung AngNo0
09 May 2024El DekheilaNo0
24 Mar 2024ArgentiaNo618409, Dangerous Areas, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1027, Unsafe,18424, Steam Pipes, Pressure Pipes, Wires (Insulation), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,18420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,07125, Evaluation Of Crew Performance (Fire Drills), Fire Safety, 1208, Lack Of Familiarity,07114, Remote Means Of Control (Opening,Pumps,Ventilation,Etc.) Machinery Spaces, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,07105, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required
14 Feb 2024BanjulNo0
20 Mar 2023GentNo8Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water; 14811 - Ballast Water Management System; Malfunctioning; Other; 99101 - Other Safety In General; Other; Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates; 01136 - Ballast Water Management Certificate; Invalid; Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water; 14802 - Ballast Water Record Book; Entries Missing; Certificate & Documentation - Documents; 01308 - Records Of Seafarers' Daily Hours Of Work Or Rest; Entries Missing; Safety Of Navigation; 10103 - Radar; Inoperative; Structural Conditions; 02105 - Steering Gear; Not As Required; Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I; 14104 - Oil Filtering Equipment; Inoperative
12 Oct 2022PiscoNo0
11 Jul 2021Port TalbotNo818424, Steam Pipes, Pressure Pipes, Wires (Insulation), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 18424, Steam Pipes, Pressure Pipes, Wires (Insulation), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 01324, Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS), Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1000, Missing, 18308, Furnishings, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1026, Damaged, 18312, Galley, Handlingroom (Maintenance), Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1025, Not Hygienic, 18326, Laundry, Adequate Locker, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required, 07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 18429, Procedure For Inspection, Reporting And Correcting Unsafe Conditions And For Investigating And Reporting On-Board Occupational Accidents, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1179, Not Updated,, 0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
19 Mar 2009OtherReported adrift with engine trouble in 42 27 N 145 14 E 19 Mar 2009. Unable to make repairs. Tug Tiger is proceeding to tow vessel to Hokkaido prefecture. Rptd 23 Mar removed. At Kushiro 27 Mar.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
07 Feb 2011 Reported Sold10 year Bareboat back @ $15/16,000 per day$36.5M