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Vessel

EXPLORER K

IMO 9626687
CargoBuilt 2013Active
EXPLORER K — vessel photo
Photo: Calistemon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
44,601
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
81,510
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2013
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9626687
MMSI
538011299
Call sign
V7A6926
Flag
MH
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
229 m
Beam
32.28 m
Home port
VALLETTA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Fjeld Shipping· Norway
Operator
Fjeld Svea· Norway
Technical manager
FML Ship Management
Commercial manager
Fjeld Svea
Class society
LR
Design DWT
81,510 t
Flag
Marshall Islands
Built
2013

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Sold
    $20M
  4. Sold
    $21.75M
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
7S50MC-C
Power (MCO)
10,170 kW
RPM
93
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
03 Oct 2026
Special survey
12 Jun 2028
IOPP issued
09 Oct 2024
IOPP expires
12 Jun 2028

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
24 Jun 2026Tanjung Bara, Kl (TBCT)No0
01 Jun 2026Hong KongNo14CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - CREW CERTIFICATES (Training And Qualification MLC - Personnal Safety Training) (01.04.2026) No 2 14104 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Oil Filtering Equipment) (12.05.2025) No 3 05115 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (Radio Log (Diary)) (01.04.2026) No 4 18317 LABOUR CONDITIONS-ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING (Food Personal Hygiene) (12.05.2025) No 5 14806 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Crew Training And Familiarization) (01.04.2026) No 6 01310 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (Signs, Indications) (01.04.2026) No 7 01140 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES (Declaration Of Martime Labour Compliance (Part I And II)) (12.05.2025) No 8 01336 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (Certificate Or Documentary Evidence Of Financial Security For Repatriation) (12.05.2025) No 9 14503 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX V (Garbage Management Plan) (12.05.2025) No 10 18428 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (On Board Programme For The Prevention Of Occupational Injuries And Deaseases) (12.05.2025) No 11 13102 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) (12.05.2025) No 12 15109 ISM (Maintenance Of The Ship And Equipment) (18.06.2024) No 13 04121 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Crew Familiarisation With Emergency Systems) (12.05.2025) No 14 15150 ISM (ISM) (12.05.2025)
01 Jun 2026Hong KongNo0
01 Apr 2026Prince RupertNo401310, Signs, Indications, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1011, Not As Required,14806, Crew Training And Familiarization, Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water, 1208, Lack Of Familiarity,05115, Radio Log (Diary), Radio Communications, 1011, Not As Required,01219, Training And Qualification MLC - Personnal Safety Training, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1011, Not As Required
03 Mar 2026DalianNo21 18408 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Electrical) No 2 01314 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (SOPEP) No
12 May 2025VancouverNo1001140, Declaration Of Maritime Labour Compliance (Part I And II), Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1250, See Comment,18317, Food Personal Hygiene, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1025, Not Hygienic,13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,14503, Garbage Management Plan, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex V, 1011, Not As Required,14104, Oil Filtering Equipment, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I, 1011, Not As Required,18428, On Board Programme For The Prevention Of Occupational Injuries And Deaseases, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,04121, Crew Familiarization With Emergency Systems, Emergency Systems, 1011, Not As Required,02109, Permanent Means Of Access, Structural Conditions, 1027, Unsafe,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,01336, Certificate Or Documentary Evidence Of Financial Security For Repatriation, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1250, See Comment
05 Nov 2024San CiprianNo0
18 Jun 2024ZhanjiangYes81 04114 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) Yes 2 10101 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements) No 3 13103 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) No 4 10114 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) No 5 10133 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Bridge Operation) No 6 10109 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals) No 7 11112 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Launching Arrangements For Survival Craft) Yes 8 15109 ISM (Maintenance Of The Ship And Equipment) No
28 Dec 2023HamburgNo7Ballast Water Record Book Not Properly Filled ; Permanent Means Of Access Unsafe ; Division - Decks,Bulkheads And Penetrations Not As Required ; Doors Not Properly Maintained ; Remote Means Of Control (Opening,Pumps,Ventilation,Etc.) Machinery Spaces Inoperative ; Steering Gear Not As Required ; Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator Not As Required
27 Dec 2022RigaNo101209, Manning Specified By The Minimum Safe Manning Doc, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, Not As Required, 1011 0, 0
27 Dec 2022RigaNo0
22 Jun 2022AqabaNo2Alarms, 08199 - Other (Alarms), Other Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex V, 14501 - Garbage Shipboard Handling, Lack Of Familiarity

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
20 Jan 2026 EnblocFJELD FREIA + FJELD SVEA sold enbloc for $16m and $20m respectively$20MUnknown
17 Oct 2019 Reported SoldNote: 2 mths subs. 2 yr TC back @ $10k pd.$21.75M