HERON (IMO 8609254)
HERON is a Container Ship built in 1986 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,009 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 41,023. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. HERON is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), though its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has not been recorded in specific recent geographic regions within the provided data. It has been registered under five former names and has operated under one previous flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 28 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 7 January 2010.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1986
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 41023
- Deadweight: 40009 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/03/2009, Houston, Texas (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/01/2010
- Registered owner: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Ship manager: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HERON?
HERON is a container ship built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HERON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,009 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 41,023.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of St.Kitts and Nevis. It has previously operated under 1 other flag state during its history.
What is the classification status of HERON?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 28 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 7 January 2010.
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