VESSEL RENAMING:
“ELKE” was renamed “TQ ISTANBUL”, 13 September 2023, and transferred from Panama to Palau flag.
As “ELKE” – Owned by Elke Shipping Ltd. – Care of Baden Shipmanagement SA, Hamburg / Germany. (Since 12/2018)
As “TQ ISTANBUL” – Managed by TQ Ship Management & Ship Repair, Istanbul / Turkey. (Since 09/2023)
In time of writing (19/10-23), moored in Izmail / Ukraine after arrival from Sulina / Romania.
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“TQ ISTANBUL” / Malakal Harbor (Palau)
TYPE: General cargo / Bulk
IMO NO: 9006332
2449 gt / 1380 nt / 3712 mdwt
Delivered from P+S Werften Gmbh, Wolgast / Germany (Yard no 408), in 1993.
Name history:
- “TVG BREMEN” a short period in 1993 (Before delivery?)
- “ELKE K” from 1993 until 2018
- From 12/2001 – NL flag.
- “ELKE” from 2018 until 09/2023
- From 12/2018 – Panama flag.
- “TQ ISTANBUL” from 09/2023 –
- From 09/2023 – Palau flag.
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ARCHIVE PHOTO:
Here seen as “ELKE K” / reg. Delfzijl, arriving Cuxhaven / Germany, 28 August 2002. (Assisted by “TAUCHER O. WULF 3”)
@ photo – www.maritime-pics.com
