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Vessel

DRAGON

IMO 9143726
CargoBuilt 1997Active
DRAGON — vessel photo
Photo: Farid mernissi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
14,599
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
24,280
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1997
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9143726
MMSI
341648002
Call sign
V4MP7
Flag
KN
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
157.26 m
Beam
26 m
Home port
MORONI

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
NK
Design DWT
24,280 t
Flag
Comoros
Built
1997

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Had a technical failure of its navigation system along with pertinent alarms at
  4. Casualty · Detained/Arrested
    Vessel was arrested at the outer anchorage of Chittagong port on the order of a
  5. Sold
    $8M
  6. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
16 Nov 2026
Special survey
16 Nov 2026
IOPP issued
30 Nov 2022
IOPP expires
16 Nov 2026

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
18 Mar 2026NovorossiyskNo31 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Lighting (Working Spaces)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 LABOUR CONDITIONS-ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING (Ventilation (Working Spaces)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
11 Mar 2026PiraeusNo402108, Electrical Installations In General, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required,03102, Freeboard Marks, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1046, Not Properly Marked,02141, Lifting Appliances And Anchor Handling Winches, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required,01310, Signs, Indications, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1011, Not As Required
03 Mar 2026BizerteNo2Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering 18311 - Messroom And Recreational Facilities Not As Required Fire Safety 07199 - Other (Fire Safety) Other Total 0 0 0 0
16 Sep 2025CanakkaleNo17Structural Conditions 02135 - Beams, Frames, Floors – Construction Not As Required Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex V 14501 - Garbage Shipboard Handling Not As Required Structural Conditions 02117 - Decks - Corrosion Corroded Safety Of Navigation 10199 - Other (Navigation) Other Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01310 - Signs, Indications Missing Cargo Operations Including Equipment 06199 - Other (Cargo) Other Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01310 - Signs, Indications Missing Fire Safety 07109 - Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation Not As Required Structural Conditions 02101 - Closing Devices/Watertight Doors Damaged Structural Conditions 02117 - Decks - Corrosion Damaged Water/Weathertight Conditions 03102 - Freeboard Marks Not Readable Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates 01214 - Endorsement By Flagstate Missing Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01315 - Oil Record Book Missing Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I 14199 - Other (MARPOL Annex I) Other Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13102 - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required Fire Safety 07113 - Fire Pumps And Its Pipes Not As Required Safety Of Navigation 10111 - Charts Missing Total 0 0 0 0
29 Aug 2025PivdennyiNo81 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) (02.04.2025) Detainable Deficiency Other (Specify) Deficiency Rectified 2 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) (02.04.2025) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) Deficiency Rectified 3 ISM (ISM) (02.04.2025) Corrective Action Taken On The ISM System By The Company Is Required Within 3 Months Deficiency Rectified 4 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 5 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Doors ) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 6 LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS - WORKING CONDITIONS (Cleanliness Of Engine Room) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 7 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (Signs, Indications) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 8 LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS - WORKING CONDITIONS (Personal Equipment) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
02 Apr 2025NovorossiyskYes141 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) Detainable Deficiency Other (Specify) 3 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) 4 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Or Passage Plan) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 5 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Stowage And Provision Of Liferafts) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 6 ISM (ISM) Corrective Action Taken On The ISM System By The Company Is Required Within 3 Months 7 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Ropes And Wires) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 8 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifebuoys Incl. Provision And Disposition) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 9 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 10 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 11 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Propulsion Main Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 12 FIRE SAFETY (Jacketed High Pressure Lines And Oil Leakage Alarm) Detainable Deficiency Deficiency Rectified 13 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Fire Pump And Its Pipes) Detainable Deficiency Deficiency Rectified 14 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Oil Filtering Equipment) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
11 Mar 2025Laurium (Lavrion)No210114, Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR), Safety Of Navigation, 1011, Not As Required,10112, Electronic Charts (ECDIS), Safety Of Navigation, 1179, Not Updated
13 Jun 2024SafagaNo0
21 Mar 2024YangonNo0
07 Oct 2023MumbaiNo614611; Ozone-Depleting Substances; 01315; Oil Record Book; 03109; Machinery Space Openings; 09106; Sanitary Facilities; 09213; Gas Instruments; 10138; Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
05 Oct 2023MumbaiNo61 14611 Ozone-Depleting Substances 2 01315 Oil Record Book 3 03109 Machinery Space Openings 4 09106 Sanitary Facilities 5 09213 Gas Instruments 6 10138 Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
03 Apr 2025Mechanical FaultHad a technical failure of its navigation system along with pertinent alarms at Novorossiysk, Russia, The Harbour Master cancelled departure until repairs were completed. Repairs were ongoing, and sailed on April 13.
06 Oct 2021Detained/ArrestedVessel was arrested at the outer anchorage of Chittagong port on the order of a local High Court issued following a litigation case. The vessel had arrived with imported rice and was waiting for instructions of the owner.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
20 Feb 2012 Reported SoldNULL$8M