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Vessel

MERCHIA

IMO 9702493
CargoBuilt 2015Active
36,332
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
63,800
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2015
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Particulars

IMO
9702493
MMSI
538005964
Call sign
V7IN2
Flag
MH
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
199.9 m
Beam
32.26 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
BSM GR Management
Commercial manager
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
63,800 t
Flag
Marshall Islands
Built
2015

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Sold
    $24.5M · to Costamare Shipping Co SA
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
05 Apr 2028
Special survey
05 Jan 2030
IOPP issued
17 Dec 2021
IOPP expires
05 Jan 2030

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
12 Mar 2026SatuiNo0
09 Oct 2025PenangNo0
08 Oct 2025PenangNo0
11 Jan 2025OwendoNo0
08 Nov 2024IskenderunNo3Fire Safety 07115 - Fire-Dampers Inoperative Yes Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care,Social Security 18420 - Cleanliness Of Engine Room Not As Required ISM 15199 - Other (ISM) Other Yes Total
23 Aug 2024HuelvaNo1Fire Detection And Alarm System Not As Required ; Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) Not As Required ; Electrical Not As Required ; Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements Unsafe
23 Aug 2024HuelvaNo4Fire Detection And Alarm System Not As Required ; Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) Not As Required ; Electrical Not As Required ; Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements Unsafe
03 Jun 2024GwangyangNo1WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Other (Load Lines))
24 Nov 2023TakamatsuNo2WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Freeboard Marks) (23.05.2023); WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage) (23.05.2023)
24 Jul 2023ChittagongNo0
23 May 2023Kashima, IbarakiNo61 03102 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Freeboard Marks) No 2 03103 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage) No 3 11105 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boat Inventory) No 4 01314 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (SOPEP) No 5 04103 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) No 6 03107 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Doors ) No

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
15 Nov 2021 EnblocSOHO MERCHANT + SOHO TRADER sold enbloc by Mid-Atlantic Bulk Carriers to Costamare Shipping for $49m.$24.5MCostamare Shipping Co SA