BBC PLATA

BBC PLATA (IMO: 9291975) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Antigua and Barbuda flag. It has an overall length of 453 feets and a beam of 69 feets.

BBC PLATA

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Owner / Operator

Note: BBC Chartering is one of the world's leading heavy lift and project cargo carriers, operating a large fleet of multipurpose and heavy lift vessels under various flag registries.

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Operating Region

• Primary Trade Routes: Global tramping; project cargo and heavy lift worldwide
• Known Operating Areas: South America, Europe, West Africa, Asia-Pacific, North America
• Trade Type: Tramp / Project Cargo — not fixed scheduled routes
• Notable Routes: Plata region (River Plate, South America) reflected in vessel name, consistent with BBC Chartering's South American service corridors

Vessel Description

BBC PLATA is a multipurpose heavy lift general cargo vessel operated by BBC Chartering GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world's foremost project cargo and heavy lift shipping companies headquartered in Leer, Germany. Built in 2004 at Jiangnan Shipyard in China, the vessel is registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda.

The vessel is designed for the carriage of heavy and oversized project cargo, breakbulk, and general cargo, characteristic of the BBC Chartering fleet. With a deadweight of approximately 12,782 tonnes and a length of 139 meters, she is equipped to handle demanding cargo operations in ports with varying infrastructure capabilities.

The name BBC PLATA references the Río de la Plata (River Plate) region of South America, aligning with BBC Chartering's naming conventions for vessels assigned to or associated with specific trade corridors. The vessel operates globally on a tramp basis, calling at ports across South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America depending on commercial requirements.

Disclaimer: Some specification details (exact engine model, crane capacity, hold dimensions) could not be independently verified from open public sources at the time of this profile. Users are advised to cross-reference with Lloyd's Register, Equasis, or the vessel's classification society for fully certified technical data.