Built in 1998 by HUDONG ZHONGHUA SHIPBUILDING GROUP - SHANGHAI, CHINA, SHIELD is a decommissioned General Cargo.
The last recorded flag is Marshall Islands.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 6,714 and a deadweight of 8,702 with an overall length of 100 m and a breadth of 20 m.
It is classed by BUREAU VERITAS.
Recorded engine details include Wartsila, 8L46D, and 7,800 kW.
The vessel is owned and managed by ELMIRA SHIPPING & TRADING - ATHENS, GREECE.
Former names on record include MPP SHIELD (2013 Marshall Islands), UAL HOUSTON (2008 Marshall Islands), CEC CARDIFF (2007), SEABOARD EXPLORER (2002).