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Vessel

MEL GRACE

IMO 9590955
Cargo - Hazard BBuilt 2011Active
23,264
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
38,225
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2011
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9590955
MMSI
636020328
Call sign
D5YS4
Flag
LR
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
179.97 m
Beam
29.8 m
Home port
MONROVIA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
D&S Shipmanagement· Greece
Operator
D&S Shipmanagement· Greece
Technical manager
D&S Shipmanagement
Commercial manager
D&S Shipmanagement
Class society
NK
Design DWT
38,225 t
Flag
Liberia
Built
2011

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Sold
    $10.5M · to Genimar Shipping & Trading SA
  4. Casualty · Other
    Anch abt 20 nautical miles off Uruguayan coast, in 35 09 S 55 29 W, with a punct
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Makita Corp.
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
6S42MC-C
Power (MCO)
7,860 kW
RPM
129
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
24 Apr 2026
Special survey
24 Apr 2026
IOPP issued
27 Jun 2024
IOPP expires
24 Apr 2026

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
20 Apr 2026AveiroNo101327, Energy Efficiency Design Index File, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1003, Not Properly Filled
04 Jan 2026New OrleansNo0
28 Jul 2025BrunsbuttelNo1614802, Ballast Water Record Book, Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water, 1003, Not Properly Filled,18312, Galley, Handlingroom (Maintenance), Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1025, Not Hygienic,14615, Fuel Change-Over Procedure, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex VI, 1011, Not As Required,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,10116, Nautical Publications, Safety Of Navigation, 1000, Missing,07116, Ventilation, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,10133, Bridge Operation, Safety Of Navigation, 1208, Lack Of Familiarity,18499, Other (Health Protection, Medical Care), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1238, Other,11117, Lifebuoys Incl. Provision And Disposition, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1000, Missing,08107, Machinery Controls Alarm, Alarms, 1100, Malfunctioning,08107, Machinery Controls Alarm, Alarms, 1075, Inadequate,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,08107, Machinery Controls Alarm, Alarms, 1075, Inadequate,02108, Electrical Installations In General, Structural Conditions, 1027, Unsafe,18414, Protection Machines/Parts, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1026, Damaged
08 Jan 2025South ShieldsNo8Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Mooring Ropes/Lines And Wires Damaged ; Fire Safety - Maintenance Of Fire Protection Systems Not As Required ; Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Entry Dangerous Spaces Not As Required ; Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates - Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (Including Exemption) Not Properly Filled ; Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Medical Equipment, Medical Chest, Medical Guide Missing Equipment ; Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Lighting (Working Spaces) Inoperative ; Fire Safety - Fire Prevention Structural Integrity Inadequate ; Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Protection Machines/Parts Damaged
17 Dec 2024SavannahNo0
19 Aug 2024DakarNo0
28 Mar 2024Abu QirNo0
02 Nov 2023AgigeaNo4Hull - Cracking, Ropes And Wires, Water, Pipes, Tanks, Voyage Or Passage Plan
26 Oct 2022SetubalNo801311, Survey Report File, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1000, Missing, 01312, Thickness Measurement Report, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1000, Missing, 04109, Fire Drills, Emergency Systems, 1091, Lack Of Training, 07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required, 03112, Scuppers, Inlets And Discharges, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1029, Corroded, 02110, Beams, Frames, Floors-Op.Damage, Structural Conditions, 1026, Damaged, 15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required, 18302, Sanitary Facilities, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,
06 Jul 2021SantanderNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
18 Aug 2017OtherAnch abt 20 nautical miles off Uruguayan coast, in 35 09 S 55 29 W, with a punctured ballast tank & damaged rudder & propeller. To be towed to Argentinian port for discharge. Temporary repairs to be completed by 26 Aug. Arrived Montevideo Alpha Zone 05

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
29 Sep 2020 Reported Sold$10.5MGenimar Shipping & Trading SA