BERGE VINSON

BERGE VINSON (IMO: 9438913) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 1083 feets and a beam of 187 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 232060223
• IMO: 9438913
• Call Sign: MRVC6
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 93,919 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 180,310 DWT
• Length Overall: 292 meters
• Beam: 45 meters
• Draft: 18.2 meters
• Year Built: 2010

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Two-Stroke Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Service Speed: 14.5 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
• Build Location: Ulsan, South Korea
• Year Delivered: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Berge Bulk
• Operator: Berge Bulk
• Headquarters: Hamilton, Bermuda

Operating Region

• Trade Route: International deep-sea trading
• Primary Routes: Pacific and Indian Ocean bulk trade routes, including iron ore and coal trades between Australia, Brazil, and major Asian ports including China, Japan, and South Korea

Vessel Description

Berge Vinson is a Valemax-class very large ore carrier (VLOC), one of the largest bulk carriers in the world. The vessel is purpose-built for the transport of iron ore and dry bulk commodities on long-haul ocean routes. As part of the Berge Bulk fleet, she operates primarily in the heavy bulk trade, serving major mining and steel production supply chains. The Valemax class was developed in partnership with Vale S.A. to optimize the transportation of iron ore from Brazilian and Australian ports to high-demand markets in Asia. The vessel's scale provides significant economies of scale in bulk cargo transportation.