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TRUE BROTHER

formerly IVS HUNTER

🚢 Bulk Carrier 🏴 Barbados IMO 9243693 IN SERVICE/COMMISSION
176.8 m580.1 ft
Length (LOA)
29.4 m96.5 ft
Beam
9.6 m31' 04"
Draft
31,812 DWT
Deadweight
19,712 GT
Gross Tonnage
2001
(25 yrs old)
Built

General Information

Vessel Name TRUE BROTHER
Former Name IVS HUNTER
IMO Number 9243693
MMSI 314501000
Call Sign 8PAU5
Flag State Barbados
Vessel Type Bulk Carrier
Detailed Type
Service Status IN SERVICE/COMMISSION
Year of Build 2001

Dimensions & Tonnage

Length Overall (LOA) 176.8 m580.1 ft
Beam (Width) 29.4 m96.5 ft
Draft 9.6 m31' 04"
Deadweight (DWT) 31,812 t31,310 LT
Gross Tonnage (GT) 19,712 GT

This vessel is approximately 25 years old.

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Sustainability Snapshot

E
Vessel Efficiency
Ranked against all Bulk Carrier in the fleet.
Ranked E — Top 85% of fleet
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Segment Efficiency Rank (2025)
#2,934 of 3,436 bulk carriers · +36% higher than average
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📄 Data source: Annual EU MRV verified emissions data.

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About the TRUE BROTHER

The TRUE BROTHER (IMO: 9243693) is a bulk carrier built in 2001 currently sailing under the flag of Barbados. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 176.8 meters and a beam of 29.4 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 31,812 DWT.

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

TrustedDocks provides detailed maritime intelligence, ship repairs, and maintenance records for the TRUE BROTHER. According to our data, the vessel was recently drydocked or maintained at the KUZEY STAR SHIPYARD facilities. To unlock its full live AIS tracking, port visits, PSC inspection records, and shipyard history, log in or create a free account.