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Vessel

CLARA B

IMO 9304083
CargoBuilt 2006Active
40,424
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
77,073
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
9304083
MMSI
636023978
Call sign
5LQJ3
Flag
LR
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
225 m
Beam
32.26 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Blumenthal JMK GmbH· Germany
Operator
Blumenthal JMK GmbH· Germany
Technical manager
Blumenthal Asia
Commercial manager
Blumenthal JMK GmbH
Class society
NK
Design DWT
77,073 t
Flag
Cayman Islands
Built
2006

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Collision
    Collided with tug Patrick J. Studdert,near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Lul
  4. Sold
    $60M
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
6S60MC-C
Power (MCO)
9,319 kW
RPM
89
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
31 Aug 2027
Special survey
31 Aug 2029
IOPP issued
23 Jul 2022
IOPP expires
26 Apr 2026

Top importers served

importers this vessel carried for

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
ArrivalImporterProductB/L
03 Jan 2025Unknownpig ironbjmkcb5sy
03 Jan 2025Unknownpig ironbjmkcb6sy
03 Jan 2025Unknownpig ironbjmkcb1sy
03 Jan 2025Unknownpig ironbjmkcb3sy
03 Jan 2025Unknownpig ironbjmkcb4sy
03 Jan 2025Unknownpig ironbjmkcb2sy

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
16 Jun 2026PivdennyiNo0
23 Mar 2026PortsmouthNo0
11 Dec 2025PivdennyiNo0
18 Apr 2025Humen PtNo21 07113 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Pumps And Its Pipes) No 2 04118 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Enclosed Space Entry And Rescue Drills)
30 Dec 2024New OrleansNo0
22 Jun 2024TamanNo3LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Steam Pipes, Pressure Pipes, Wires (Insulation)) ; POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Retention Of Oil On Board) ; LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Maintenance And Inspections)
08 May 2024TarantoNo0
15 Apr 2024Portsmouth, VirginiaNo0
20 Oct 2022CanakkaleNo6Water/Weathertight Conditions, 03103 - Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage, Not As Required Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 01315 - Oil Record Book, Incorrect Fire Safety, 07114 - Remote Means Of Control (Opening,Pumps,Ventilation,Etc.) Machinery Spaces, Inoperative Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 01310 - Signs, Indications, Missing Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 13199 - Other (Machinery), Other Alarms, 08199 - Other (Alarms), Other
05 May 2022BarcelonaNo0
22 Jan 2021San CiprianNo103103, Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1026, Damaged,

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
30 Dec 2024CollisionCollided with tug Patrick J. Studdert,near the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in Luling, Louisiana. Five crew members were rescued and transferred to local emergency medical services. The tug has reportedly sunk, and no recoverable product was reported. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
19 Feb 2007 Reported SoldNULL$60M