RUNNER IMO 9137193 General Cargo Ship at Wisbech Port

The RUNNER (IMO 9137193) is a general cargo ship currently registered under the Liberian flag. Built in 1996 by NAVOL in Oltenița, Romania, it has a length of 81.85 meters, a beam of 12.4 meters, and a gross tonnage of 1,882. Its deadweight capacity is 2,521 tons, and it has a container capacity of 144 TEUs.

The vessel has undergone several name changes and ownership transitions during its history. Initially launched as BORNRIF under the Dutch flag, it was later renamed SCOT EXPLORER in 2004, SMN EXPLORER in 2017, and finally RUNNER in 2020. It is currently managed and operated by a Liberian-based entity.

Here are the detailed specifications and history of the general cargo ship RUNNER (IMO 9137193):

Vessel Details

• Name: RUNNER

• IMO Number: 9137193

• Type: General Cargo Ship

• Flag: Liberia

• Call Sign: D5PH5

• MMSI Number: 636018343

• Gross Tonnage: 1,882

• Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): 2,521

• Length Overall (LOA): 81.85 meters

• Beam: 12.4 meters

• Year Built: 1996

• Builder: NAVOL, Oltenița, Romania

• Container Capacity: 144 TEUs

Operational Status

• Current Position: Baltic Sea (as of recent tracking data)

• Last Port of Call: Odense, Denmark (departure: December 20, 2024)

• Next Port of Call: Gdańsk, Poland (ETA: December 22, 2024)

• Current Speed: 10.5 knots

• Current Draft: 3.1 meters

Ownership and History

• 1996-2004: Named BORNRIF under the Dutch flag

• 2004-2017: Renamed SCOT EXPLORER under the UK flag

• 2017-2020: Renamed SMN EXPLORER

• 2020-Present: Renamed RUNNER, registered under the Liberian flag

Additional Notes

• The ship is designed for versatile cargo operations and has a moderate size for navigating regional ports.

• It has changed ownership and registry multiple times, reflecting typical trading and management transitions in its operational lifespan.