FRANCESCA L. T. (IMO 8223983)
FRANCESCA L. T. is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1983 and flying the Philippines flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,123 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,542. Given its refrigerated configuration and relatively small displacement, it is designed for specialized temperature-controlled cargo transport. The vessel is not currently associated with an IACS member classification society. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in the New Guinea Pacific, South East Asia, and the broader South East Asian regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Philippines
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 548056500
- Call sign: DUL6023
- Gross tonnage: 1542
- Deadweight: 2123 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/10/2017, Rabaul (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TRANS-PACIFIC JOURNEY FISHING (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 6°45.2′S · 147°1.8′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 3 July 2026 at 02:22 UTC
- Destination: LAEI RA · ETA 12 December 2026 at 18:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FRANCESCA L. T.?
FRANCESCA L. T. is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FRANCESCA L. T.?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,123 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,542.
In which regions has FRANCESCA L. T. been observed?
The vessel has recently been active in the New Guinea Pacific and South East Asia. These observations cover multiple maritime zones within the South East Asian region.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 October 2017.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 1 previous flag state.
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