BUENA ALBA
- Vessel Type: Tanker
- MMSI: 373933000
- IMO: 9643972
- Call sign: 3FOE8
BUENA ALBA (IMO: 9643972) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 315 feets and a beam of 52 feets.
BUENA ALBA position reported at 05/02/2026 03:55:40 UTC:
Latitude: 103.897168, Longitude 103.897168 longitude
Visited ports: Pasir Gudang, Pulau Punggol Timor, Kuantan, Kawasaki, Busan Anch
BUENA ALBA
Vessel Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Buena Alba |
| MMSI | 373933000 |
| IMO Number | 9643972 |
| Call Sign | 3FOE8 |
| Flag State | Panama |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 43,031 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 81,640 MT |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 229 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Draft | 14.5 m |
| Year Built | 2013 |
Propulsion
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel |
| Propulsion | Single screw, diesel direct drive |
| Service Speed | ~14 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Builder | Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Country of Build | South Korea |
| Year of Delivery | 2013 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Buena Alba Shipping S.A. |
| Flag State Registry | Panama |
Operating Region
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Trade Routes | International bulk cargo trades |
| Operating Area | Worldwide / Open Ocean trading |
| Typical Cargo | Dry bulk commodities (grain, coal, ore) |
Vessel Description
The Buena Alba is a Panamax-class bulk carrier built in 2013 at Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea. With a deadweight tonnage of approximately 81,640 MT, she falls within the classic Panamax segment, dimensioned to transit the original Panama Canal locks.
She is designed for the carriage of dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, iron ore, and similar cargoes on international trading routes. Her hull and cargo hold configuration reflect standard Panamax bulk carrier design practices of her build era, optimized for efficient loading, carriage, and discharge of bulk cargo in major global ports.
Operating under the Panama flag, the vessel trades worldwide and is equipped to comply with international maritime regulations including SOLAS, MARPOL, and applicable classification society requirements.
Data Disclaimer: This profile is compiled from publicly available maritime databases. Some fields — particularly granular propulsion specifications, communications equipment, and current operator details — should be verified against official vessel documentation, classification society records, or AIS providers for operational or legal purposes.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PASIR GUDANG | Port | 5/2/2026 |
| PULAU PUNGGOL TIMOR | Port | 5/2/2026 |
| PASIR GUDANG | Port | 5/1/2026 |
| PULAU PUNGGOL TIMOR | Port | 4/30/2026 |
| PASIR GUDANG | Port | 4/30/2026 |
| KUANTAN | Port | 4/17/2026 |
| KAWASAKI | Port | 8/21/2025 |
| BUSAN ANCH | Anchorage | 5/29/2025 |
| KAWASAKI | Port | 5/26/2025 |
| BUSAN ANCH | Anchorage | 4/29/2025 |