BAKKEDAL

BAKKEDAL (IMO: 9308728) sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. It has an overall length of 738 feets and a beam of 105 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 538002618 IMO: 9308728 Call Sign: V7KH4 Flag State: Marshall Islands Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier AIS Type: Cargo

Specification

Gross Tonnage: 30,047 GT Deadweight: 53,464 DWT Length Overall: 189.9 m Beam: 32.26 m Draft: 12.8 m Year Built: 2005

Propulsion

Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel Propulsion Type: Single screw, fixed pitch propeller Service Speed: 14.0 knots

Shipyard

Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Build Location: Fukuyama, Japan Year Delivered: 2005

Owner / Operator

Flag of Registration: Marshall Islands Registered Owner: Bakkedal Shipping Technical Management: Associated with Nordic bulk carrier operators

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A Transponder GMDSS: Equipped Navigation Systems: Standard bridge navigation suite including radar and ECDIS

Operating Region

The vessel operates primarily in international tramping trade routes, including the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Atlantic basins. Commonly deployed on grain, coal, and ore cargo routes serving ports in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Vessel Description

The Bakkedal is a handymax bulk carrier constructed at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan and delivered in 2005. Registered under the Marshall Islands flag with MMSI 538002618 and IMO number 9308728, the vessel is designed for the carriage of dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, fertilizers, and mineral ores. With a deadweight of approximately 53,464 tonnes and a length of 189.9 meters, she falls within the conventional handymax size segment. The vessel is equipped with standard cargo handling gear appropriate for bulk carrier operations and maintains Class A AIS transponder capability for vessel tracking and maritime safety compliance. Her call sign V7KH4 reflects her Marshall Islands registration.