ESPERANZA B (IMO 8410354)
ESPERANZA B is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,145 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,120. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. ESPERANZA B is classed by Isthmus Bureau of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1984
- MMSI: 341653000
- Call sign: V4VJ4
- Gross tonnage: 3120
- Deadweight: 4145 t
- Length overall: 89 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 27/11/2024, Mersin (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2025
- Registered owner: GT SHINING STAR LTD (USA)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CAPITAL SHIP MANAGEMENT SOLS (USA)
- Last AIS position: 6°39.7′N · 058°11.6′W · Speed 0.6 kn · received 10 October 2026 at 09:42 UTC
- Destination: Georgetown (CA GEO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ESPERANZA B?
ESPERANZA B is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984. It is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ESPERANZA B?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,145 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,120.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. It has operated under four different flag states previously in its history.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 36 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2025. All-time records show 69 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 November 2024.
Where has ESPERANZA B been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent areas of operation.
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