{"id":1693,"date":"2026-09-10T12:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marineshipmodels.com\/?p=1693"},"modified":"2026-09-10T12:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:30:22","slug":"ocean-melody-bulk-carrier-vessel-profile-specifications-qingdao-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marineshipmodels.com\/ko\/ocean-melody-bulk-carrier-vessel-profile-specifications-qingdao-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"OCEAN MELODY Bulk Carrier: Vessel Profile, Specifications &amp; Qingdao Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OCEAN MELODY<\/strong> is a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with IMO number <strong>9303065<\/strong>, operating as a conventional dry bulk cargo vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ship attracted international attention in September 2026 after a serious fire occurred while it was undergoing repairs at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in Qingdao, China. Beyond the incident itself, OCEAN MELODY is also a useful example of the type of medium-sized bulk carrier that has formed an important part of international dry bulk transportation for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public vessel databases identify OCEAN MELODY as a bulk carrier built in <strong>2006<\/strong>, measuring approximately <strong>189.99 meters in overall length<\/strong> \uadf8\ub9ac\uace0 <strong>32.26 meters in beam<\/strong>. The vessel has a reported gross tonnage of <strong>31,279 GT<\/strong> and deadweight capacity of approximately <strong>55,742 tonnes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCEAN MELODY Vessel Particulars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Vessel Information<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Vessel Name<\/td><td><strong>OCEAN MELODY<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IMO Number<\/td><td><strong>9303065<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MMSI<\/td><td><strong>636025066<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call Sign<\/td><td><strong>5LVQ5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vessel Type<\/td><td><strong>Bulk Carrier<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current Flag<\/td><td><strong>\ub77c\uc774\ubca0\ub9ac\uc544<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Year Built<\/td><td><strong>2006<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length Overall<\/td><td><strong>Approx. 189.99 m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beam<\/td><td><strong>Approx. 32.26 m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gross Tonnage<\/td><td><strong>31,279 GT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadweight<\/td><td><strong>Approx. 55,742 DWT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AIS Class<\/td><td><strong>Class A<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These dimensions place OCEAN MELODY among the medium-sized ocean-going dry bulk carriers commonly used to transport large quantities of unpackaged commodities between international ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Type of Ship Is OCEAN MELODY?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OCEAN MELODY is a <strong>bulk carrier<\/strong>, a vessel designed primarily to transport unpackaged dry commodities in large cargo holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike container vessels, where individual cargo units are loaded in standardized containers, bulk carriers are designed around large internal holds. Typical cargoes carried by vessels of this general type can include mineral products, coal, grain, fertilizer, ores and other dry bulk commodities, depending on the vessel&#8217;s trading pattern and commercial employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the exterior, a conventional bulk carrier is usually easy to recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accommodation block and navigation bridge are generally positioned toward the stern, while much of the central and forward deck consists of large cargo-hold openings and hatch covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ship-model makers, this creates a very different visual structure from a container ship or LNG carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important elements of a detailed <strong>bulk carrier model<\/strong> usually include the hull proportions, bow and stern geometry, hatch-cover arrangement, superstructure, bridge, lifeboats, deck equipment, mast structures, ship name and hull markings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a real vessel such as OCEAN MELODY, these details are what transform a generic bulk-carrier model into a vessel-specific physical replica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A 55,742 DWT Ocean-Going Bulk Carrier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deadweight tonnage is one of the most important figures when describing a commercial cargo ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OCEAN MELODY has a reported deadweight capacity of approximately <strong>55,742 tonnes<\/strong>. Deadweight represents the total weight a vessel can carry in cargo, fuel, freshwater, provisions, crew and other operational loads before reaching its permitted loading condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its gross tonnage of <strong>31,279 GT<\/strong>, by contrast, is a measurement related to the ship&#8217;s enclosed internal volume rather than cargo weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of a roughly 190-meter hull and more than 55,000 tonnes of deadweight makes OCEAN MELODY a substantial international trading vessel while remaining much smaller than today&#8217;s very largest bulk carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This size gives such ships considerable flexibility across international dry-bulk trades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCEAN MELODY Has Operated Under Previous Names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many commercial vessels with a long operating history, OCEAN MELODY has changed identity during its service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VesselFinder&#8217;s recorded history indicates that the ship was previously known as <strong>TOKIWA GLORY<\/strong> after entering service in 2006 and later operated under the name <strong>STRANGE ATTRACTOR<\/strong> before eventually becoming OCEAN MELODY. The same historical record shows previous flag registrations including Panama and the Marshall Islands before the vessel&#8217;s current Liberian registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Name and flag changes are not unusual in commercial shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ships can be sold to new owners, moved between management companies or re-registered under different flag states while retaining the same permanent IMO number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why <strong>IMO 9303065<\/strong> remains the most reliable lifetime identifier for this vessel regardless of changes in name or registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCEAN MELODY&#8217;s Arrival in Qingdao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public AIS records show that OCEAN MELODY sailed from <strong>Taicang, China<\/strong>, in late August 2026 and arrived in <strong>Qingdao<\/strong> on August 31. One tracking database records its arrival at Qingdao at approximately 17:12 local time on August 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By September 10, the vessel was at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding and was undergoing repair work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an important distinction: the ship was not reported as being in normal cargo operations at sea when the major fire occurred. It was alongside at a shipyard for repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September 10, 2026 Fire During Repair Work in Qingdao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>September 10, 2026<\/strong>, Chinese state media reported that a serious fire broke out aboard OCEAN MELODY while the vessel was undergoing repairs at <strong>Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to reporting carried by the Associated Press, there were <strong>42 people aboard the vessel<\/strong> when the fire occurred. At least <strong>20 people were reported dead<\/strong>, five were injured and five remained missing in the initial reporting, while 12 people were safely evacuated. The fire was reported to have been extinguished at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photographs released by Chinese state media showed emergency vehicles and firefighters responding beside the vessel at the shipyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of the initial September 10 reports, authorities were investigating the accident, and a definitive cause had <strong>not yet been publicly established<\/strong>. It is therefore important not to attribute the fire to a particular repair operation, equipment failure or party until an official investigation provides further findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Shipyard Repair Periods Are Important in a Vessel&#8217;s Life Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial ships require periodic maintenance and repair throughout their operating lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A vessel built in 2006 such as OCEAN MELODY has already spent approximately two decades in international service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ship repair periods may involve inspection, steel work, machinery maintenance, coating work, equipment replacement and other activities depending on the vessel&#8217;s technical condition and scheduled work scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a commercial ship, these repair periods are an important part of maintaining operational capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The September 2026 OCEAN MELODY incident also underlines the importance of safety management during ship-repair operations, particularly when multiple contractors and work teams may be operating aboard a vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact circumstances surrounding this specific accident, however, should be distinguished from general ship-repair practice until the official investigation is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCEAN MELODY as a Bulk Carrier Model Reference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a ship-model perspective, OCEAN MELODY represents an interesting example of a traditional ocean-going bulk carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A physical model of a vessel like this could focus on the characteristic relationship between its long cargo deck and aft superstructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Important model details would typically include the cargo hatch configuration, hull form, accommodation block, bridge windows, radar mast, lifeboats, deck fittings and accurate ship markings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Scales Model, a vessel-specific project could potentially begin from suitable <strong>GA drawings, photographs or CAD information<\/strong>, depending on what reference material is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relevant resources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scalesmodel.com\/bulk-carrier-models\/\">Bulk Carrier Models<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/scalesmodel.com\/build-from-drawings\/\">Build From Drawings<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/scalesmodel.com\/build-from-photos\/\">Build From Photos<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/scalesmodel.com\/custom-ship-models\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Custom Ship Models<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A model can also preserve the appearance of a ship at a particular point in its operational history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For older vessels that have changed names, flags or owners, this can be particularly interesting because the customer may choose to reproduce a specific configuration from an earlier period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Broader Story of OCEAN MELODY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OCEAN MELODY is more than a vessel name appearing in a news report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a nearly 190-meter bulk carrier with roughly 55,742 tonnes of deadweight capacity and around two decades of commercial service behind it. It has operated under multiple names and flags and represents a generation of bulk carriers that continue to form an important part of global commodity transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tragic events in Qingdao on September 10, 2026 have now placed the vessel under much greater public attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the maritime industry, however, the most important next stage will be the official investigation into how the fire began and what can be learned from the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until those findings are available, the confirmed facts should remain clearly separated from speculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For vessel historians, maritime professionals and model makers, OCEAN MELODY also remains a useful real-world example of the structure, proportions and operating history of a modern dry bulk carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need a Custom Bulk Carrier Model?<\/strong><br>Scales Model can develop vessel-specific bulk carrier models from available GA drawings, photographs and CAD references for shipowners, shipyards, corporate displays, vessel-delivery projects and maritime exhibitions.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scalesmodel.com\/contact\/\">Discuss Your Bulk Carrier Model Project<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OCEAN MELODY is a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with IMO number 9303065, operating as a conventional dry bulk cargo vessel. 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