BoatDB
Vessel

GASTONE

IMO 9643295
CargoBuilt 2012Active
43,673
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
81,521
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2012
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
Loading position…

Particulars

IMO
9643295
MMSI
538007418
Call sign
V7JK5
Flag
MH
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
229 m
Beam
32.26 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Gazelle Maritime· Greece
Operator
Empire Bulkers· Greece
Technical manager
Empire Bulkers
Commercial manager
Empire Bulkers
Class society
LR
Design DWT
82,521 t
Flag
Marshall Islands
Built
2012

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Sold
    $17.5M
  4. Sold
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
6S60MC-C
Power (MCO)
11,200 kW
RPM
96
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
09 Dec 2027
Special survey
09 Dec 2027
IOPP issued
12 Apr 2023
IOPP expires
09 Dec 2027

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
24 Feb 2026QinzhouNo91 03105 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Covers (Hatchway-, Portable-, Tarpaulins, Etc.)) No 2 18302 LABOUR CONDITIONS-ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING (Sanitary Facilities) No 3 07109 FIRE SAFETY (Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation) No 4 13103 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) No 5 11104 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boats) No 6 07199 FIRE SAFETY (Other (Fire Safety)) No 7 14802 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Record Book) No 8 01308 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (Records Of Rest) No 9 14801 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Management Plan) No
12 Nov 2025HuelvaNo314615, Fuel Change-Over Procedure, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex VI, 1011, Not As Required,18316, Water, Pipes, Tanks, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,18326, Laundry, Adequate Locker, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required
03 Jun 2025GuangzhouNo71 14811 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Management System) No 2 14802 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Record Book) No 3 14801 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Management Plan) No 4 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) No 5 10112 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Electronic Charts (ECDIS) ) No 6 10138 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)) No 7 11104 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boats) No
18 Jul 2024Mobile, AlabamaNo0
26 Apr 2024Tanjung RedebNo0
31 Aug 2023GunsanNo0
03 May 2023New OrleansNo0
28 Sep 2022Port Moody/VancouverNo311124, Embarkation Arrangement Survival Craft, Life Saving Appliances, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 18418, Winches & Capstans, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 07113, Fire Pumps And Its Pipes,
22 Jun 2021QuebecNo218401, Medical Equipment, Medical Chest, Medical Guide, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1033, Missing Equipment, 01199, Other (Certificates), Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1238, Other, , 0

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
14 Feb 2026 Reported Sold$17.5MUnknown
20 Feb 2017 Reported SoldUnsure if actually done and price seems a little off-key. Said to be USD 15.9/16.1m respectively.