The BBC Chartering vessel BBC Maryland travelled thru the Kanmon Straits of Japan in February 2024. This general cargo ship a Dry Bulk / Mini Bulkers 3 segment vessel sailing under the Flag of Antigua Barbuda. Here, this BBC Maine Type multi-purpose heavy lifter can be seen docked in Kitakyushu, Japan (photo taken February 10, 2024). BBC Maryland - General Cargo Ship / Dry Bulk Carrier / Mini Bulkers 3 Ship Name: BBC MARYLAND Flag: Antigua Barbuda IMO: 9433298 MMSI: 305459000 Call Sign: V2EK4 General Vessel Type: Cargo Detailed Vessel Type: General Cargo DWAT: 12,780 mt Cubic Capacity: 15,952 cbm / 563,340 cbft BBC Maryland at port in Kitakyushu, Japan BBC Maryland has two cranes, each with lifting capacities up to 150 mt, giving it a combinable lifting capacity of up to 300 mt. No wonder the birds flock to BBCs! BBC MARYLAND in Kitakyushu Japan Feb. 2024 A quick Internet search (May 17, 2024) revealed that this ship is heading to Kiel Canal, Germany from Tilbury, Great B