HANDY TRADITION (IMO 1020772)
HANDY TRADITION is a Bulk Carrier built in 2024 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,100 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,240. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for versatile bulk commodity transport. HANDY TRADITION is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 563234500
- Call sign: 9V9168
- Gross tonnage: 25240
- Deadweight: 40100 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 31 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: GRACE OCEAN PTE LTD
- ISM manager: BRIGHT STAR SHIPMANAGEMENT INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 8°39.4′N · 079°27.3′W · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 03:43 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HANDY TRADITION?
HANDY TRADITION is a Bulk Carrier built in 2024. It is currently in its second year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HANDY TRADITION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,100 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,240.
Which classification society manages HANDY TRADITION?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HANDY TRADITION been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America West Coast and East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
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