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Vessel

ISLANDER

IMO 9136565
OtherBuilt 1996Active
15,899
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
24,228
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
415
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1996
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9136565
MMSI
511448000
Call sign
T8A2528
Flag
PW
Type
General Cargo
Length (LOA)
159.92 m
Beam
26 m
Home port
MALAKAL HARBOUR

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Unknown· Unknown
Operator
African Express· Romania
Technical manager
African Express
Commercial manager
African Express
Class society
NK
Design DWT
24,228 t
Flag
Palau
Built
1996

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Casualty · War Damage
    The ISLANDER was struck by a missile while transtiting the Gulf of Aden, 70nm of
  4. Sold
    $15M
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Kanadevia (Ex-Hitachi Zosen)
Designer
B&W
Designation
5S50MC
Power (MCO)
9,701 BhP
RPM
127
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
17 Mar 2027
Special survey
17 Mar 2027
IOPP issued
18 Nov 2023
IOPP expires
17 Mar 2027

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
19 Jun 2026Nowy Port/GdanskNo11Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery | Gauges,Thermometers, Etc | Not As Required; Labour Conditions > Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering | Sanitary Facilities | Inoperative; Labour Conditions > Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security | Electrical | Unsafe; Life Saving Appliances | Launching Arrangements For Survival Craft | Not As Required; Labour Conditions > Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security | Dangerous Areas | Unsafe; Safety Of Navigation | Magnetic Compass | Not As Required; Labour Conditions > Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security | Dangerous Areas | Unsafe; Safety Of Navigation | Gyro Compass | Not Readable; Pollution Prevention > Marpol Annex V | Garbage Shipboard Handling | Not As Required; Fire Safety | Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation | Not As Required; ISM | ISM | Not As Required
05 Jan 2026MtwaraNo21 09201 Ventilation (Working Spaces) 2 09203 Lighting (Working Spaces)
08 Oct 2025PiraeusNo603108, Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1011, Not As Required,07105, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,07115, Fire-Dampers, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,18421, Guards - Fencing Around Dangerous Machinery Parts, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,07108, Ready Availability Of Fire Fighting Equipment, Fire Safety, 1045, Not Properly Stowed,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required
26 Mar 2025TripoliNo4Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01308 - Records Of Seafarers' Daily Hours Of Work Or Rest Missing Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01306 - Shipboard Working Arrangements Not Properly Filled Water/Weathertight Conditions 03102 - Freeboard Marks Not Properly Marked Emergency Systems 04108 - Muster List Not Updated Total 0 0 0 0
27 Dec 2023GresikNo0
11 Jul 2023CasablancaNo2Water/Weathertight Conditions 03103 - Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage Damaged Water/Weathertight Conditions 03113 - Bulwarks And Freeing Ports Damaged Total 0 0 0 0
16 Jun 2023TripoliNo3Safety Of Navigation, 10109 - Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals, Inoperative Safety Of Navigation, 10110 - Signalling Lamp, Missing Fire Safety, 07115 - Fire-Dampers, Not As Required
15 May 2023Lavrion (Laurium)No2Structural Conditions; 02117 - Decks - Corrosion; Corroded; Emergency Systems; 04102 - Emergency Fire Pump And Its Pipes; Not As Required
20 Mar 2022PalembangNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
22 Feb 2024War DamageThe ISLANDER was struck by a missile while transtiting the Gulf of Aden, 70nm off the southern coast of Yemen, en route from Thailand to Egypt. A fire erupted after being hit but there were only minor damages. No reports of injuries. The ship continued her voyage.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
11 Oct 2010 Reported SoldNULL$15M—