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J. B. FORD

🚢 Specialized Cargo Ship 🏴 Malta IMO 5166378 IN SERVICE/COMMISSION
173.0 m567.6 ft
Length (LOA)
40.0 m131.2 ft
Beam
8.8 m28' 10"
Draft
33,919 DWT
Deadweight
26,890 GT
Gross Tonnage
1987
(39 yrs old)
Built

General Information

Vessel Name J. B. FORD
Former Name
IMO Number 5166378
MMSI
Call Sign 9HA6529
Flag State Malta
Vessel Type Specialized Cargo Ship
Detailed Type
Service Status IN SERVICE/COMMISSION
Year of Build 1987

Dimensions & Tonnage

Length Overall (LOA) 173.0 m567.6 ft
Beam (Width) 40.0 m131.2 ft
Draft 8.8 m28' 10"
Deadweight (DWT) 33,919 t33,383 LT
Gross Tonnage (GT) 26,890 GT

This vessel is approximately 39 years old.

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About the J. B. FORD

The J. B. FORD (IMO: 5166378) is a specialized cargo ship built in 1987 currently sailing under the flag of Malta. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 173.0 meters and a beam of 40.0 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 33,919 DWT.

Operating under the service status of IN SERVICE/COMMISSION, the vessel relies on the BV for its classification society standards. Technical and commercial management is publicly recorded to be overseen by INLAND LAKES MANAGEMENT INC.

TrustedDocks provides detailed maritime intelligence, ship repairs, and maintenance records for the J. B. FORD. According to our data, the vessel was recently drydocked or maintained at the 6Sigma Marine (Cape Town) facilities. To unlock its full live AIS tracking, port visits, PSC inspection records, and shipyard history, log in or create a free account.