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Vessel

GINGA BOBCAT

IMO 9472737
Tanker - Hazard BBuilt 2010Active
GINGA BOBCAT — vessel photo
Photo: Wolfgang Fricke · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
16,452
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
25,954
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2010
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Shipments over time

bills of lading per month

Particulars

IMO
9472737
MMSI
357460000
Call sign
3FFZ8
Flag
PA
Type
Chemical Tanker
Length (LOA)
159.98 m
Beam
26.8 m
Home port
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Ownership

Beneficial owner
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Operator
Mitsui O.S.K Lines· Japan
Technical manager
Unix Line
Commercial manager
Mitsui O.S.K Lines
Class society
NK
Design DWT
26,073 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2010

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Collision
    On May 17, 2026, at approximately 17:00 local time, the Panama-flagged chemical
  4. Casualty · Collision
    Collided with the Marshall Islands oil tanker Helios in the Port of Campana, Arg
  5. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
25 Feb 2028
Special survey
17 Mar 2030
IOPP issued
03 Feb 2021
IOPP expires
17 Mar 2030

Top importers served

importers this vessel carried for
California Bees Inc
8 shipments
Motiva Enterprises Llc
5 shipments
Calfornia Bees Inc
2 shipments
Brenntag Peru Sac
1 shipments
Mitsui & Co Usa Inc
1 shipments
Brenntag Chile Comercial
1 shipments
Vent Ura Foods Llc
1 shipments
Eneos America Inc
1 shipments
Samsung C&T America Inc
1 shipments

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
ArrivalImporterProductB/L
07 May 2025Samsung C&T America Incmethyl methacrylatemlaabob2502titxb
02 May 2025Mitsui & Co Usa Incmethyl ethyl ketone (mek)mlaabob2502ulhoa
02 May 2025Motiva Enterprises Llc17,976.53 bbls base oil aramcoultra 4 7,151.51 bbls base oil aramcoultra 8mlaabob2502oshob
28 Apr 2025Motiva Enterprises Llc3,950.11 bbls base oil armacoultra 2mlaabob2502oshoa
28 Apr 2025Arkema Mexico Sa De Cvbutyl acrylatemlaabob2502txvca
28 Apr 2025Fabrica De Jabon La Corona Sa De Cvlinear alkyl benzenemlaabob2502kaala
28 Apr 2025Motiva Enterprises Llc21,644 bbl base oil aramcoultra 3mlaabob2502osnob
28 Apr 2025Motiva Enterprises Llc17,976.54 bbls base oil aramcoultra 4 7,151.51 bbl base oil aramcoultra 8mlaabob2502osnoa
28 Jul 2023California Bees Incfully refined paraffin wax 60 62mlaabob2303shbvc
28 Jul 2023California Bees Incfully refined paraffin wax 54 56mlaabob2303shbvd
28 Jul 2023California Bees Incfully refined parraffin wax 54 55mlaabob2303shbve
28 Jul 2023California Bees Incfully refined paraffin wax 60 62mlaabob2303shbvf
19 Jul 2023Renkert Oil Llckixx lubo base oil 600nmlaabob2303ulpla
07 Jul 2023Calfornia Bees Incfully refined paraffin wax 54 56mlaabob2303shpha
07 Jul 2023Calfornia Bees Incfully refined paraffin waxmlaabob2303shphb

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
19 Mar 2026Le HavreNo118312, Galley, Handlingroom (Maintenance), Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1025, Not Hygienic
25 Aug 2025VentanasNo11 02199 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Other (Structural Condition)) No
19 Jun 2025VentanasNo3# Code Nature Ground For Detention 1 04103 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) (19.06.2025) No 2 02199 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Other (Structural Condition)) (19.06.2025) No 3 18424 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Steam Pipes, Pressure Pipes, Wires (Insulation)) (19.06.2025)
25 Apr 2025New OrleansNo0
06 Jun 2024AntwerpenNo401220, Seafarers' Employment Agreement (SEA), Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1011, Not As Required,14802, Ballast Water Record Book, Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water, 1003, Not Properly Filled,01220, Seafarers' Employment Agreement (
22 Feb 2024HumenNo0
12 Sep 2023HaraholmenNo0
07 Dec 2022UlsanNo1FIRE SAFETY (Maintenance Of Fire Protection Systems)
28 Nov 2022UlsanNo1FIRE SAFETY (Maintenance Of Fire Protection Systems)
28 Nov 2022UlsanNo2LABOUR CONDITIONS-CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Fitness For Duty - Work And Rest Hours) ; FIRE SAFETY (Maintenance Of Fire Protection Systems)
09 Sep 2022RotterdamNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
17 May 2026CollisionOn May 17, 2026, at approximately 17:00 local time, the Panama-flagged chemical tanker Ginga Bobcat was involved in an allision on the Paraná River off Rosario, Argentina. While the unladen tanker was stationary at anchor, the Bolivian-flagged towboat HB Perseus, pushing a convoy of barges downstream toward San Nicolás de los Arroyos, struck the tanker's bow. Despite the tanker crew repeatedly sounding the horn to warn the approaching tow, the impact damaged the Ginga Bobcat’s bulbous bow and caused several barges to break free and drift. The Argentine Naval Prefecture temporarily suspended river traffic until the adrift barges were recovered and navigational safety was restored. A formal investigation into the incident has been initiated. No injuries or pollution were reported.
05 May 2026CollisionCollided with the Marshall Islands oil tanker Helios in the Port of Campana, Argentina. No injuries were reported. Ginga Bobcat, carrying 10,300 tonnes of sulfuric acid and traveling at 16 km/h, collided with the moored Helios at around 5:30 pm local time. Authorities activated safety protocols, assessed both vessels for damage, and monitored the area for potential leaks or contamination due to the hazardous cargo. Investigations into the collision's cause are ongoing.