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IMO 9144471
CargoBuilt 1997Active
5,752
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
5,104
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
502
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1997
Year built

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Particulars

IMO
9144471
MMSI
341314000
Call sign
V4OG4
Flag
KN
Type
Ro-Ro Cargo
Length (LOA)
101.29 m
Beam
18.9 m
Home port
—

Ownership

Beneficial owner
—
Operator
—
Technical manager
—
Commercial manager
—
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
5,147 t
Flag
St Vincent And The Grenadines
Built
1997

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Casualty · Other
    Tipped over at Yıldız Shipyard in Turkey during repairs, resulting in the deaths
  2. Casualty · Fire
    Fire erupted in superstructure while vessel was docked at Port of Spain, Trinida
  3. Built

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
09 Oct 2025OtherTipped over at Yıldız Shipyard in Turkey during repairs, resulting in the deaths of two Ukrainian workers and injuries to others. The incident occurred unexpectedly as workers fell into the sea and were struck by falling components. Emergency response teams, including medical and Coast Guard personnel, were promptly deployed to the scene. Investigations into the cause of the tipping are ongoing.
17 Sep 2021FireFire erupted in superstructure while vessel was docked at Port of Spain, Trinidad. It was extinguished by the port fire team. Vessel to be sold once repairs completed.