VESSEL RENAMING:
“FAST SAM” was renamed “FLYING SPUR”, late September 2023, and transferred from Belgian to St. Kitts & Nevis flag.
Now as “FLYING SPUR” – Owned by Grand Light Shipping Corp., Majuro / Marshall Islands.
In time of writing (17/10-23), on her way from Nemrut / Turkey to Izmail / Ukraine.
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“FLYING SPUR” / Basseterre
TYPE: General cargo / Bulk
IMO NO: 9085455
1983 gt / 1061 nt / 3204 mdwt
Delivered from Barkmeijer Stroobos Bv., Stroobos / Netherlands (Yard no 269), in January 1994.
Name history:
- “SPRINTER” from delivery in 1994 until 1999
- “FAST SAM” from 1999 until 09/2023
- From 02/2007 – Belgian flag
- “FLYING SPUR” from 09/2023 –
- From 09/2023 – St. Kitts and Nevis flag.
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ARCHIVE PHOTO:
“FAST SAM” / reg. Limassol, passing Rendsburg / Kiel Canal (Westbound), 27 April 2000.
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