HERO (IMO 7347172)
HERO is a General Cargo Ship built in 1977 and flying the Egypt flag, placing it in its 49th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,232 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,891. At this capacity, it functions as a smaller general cargo unit suitable for regional trade. The vessel is not currently associated with an IACS member classification society. No specific recent geographic observation areas were recorded in the provided data. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 5 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 26 August 2002.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Egypt
- Year built: 1977
- Call sign: SUNZ
- Gross tonnage: 5891
- Deadweight: 8232 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/09/2001, Novorossiysk (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2002
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NATIONAL SHIPPING & INVESTMENT (Egypt)
Frequently asked questions
HERO is a General Cargo Ship built in 1977. It is currently in its 49th year of service.
HERO is a General Cargo Ship built in 1977. It is currently in its 49th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HERO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,232 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,891.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Egypt flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
How many inspections has HERO undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 5 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 26 August 2002.
Has the vessel ever been detained?
Yes, the vessel has recorded 1 detention. This occurred within a 36-month inspection window involving 5 total inspections.
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