HOPE (IMO 8609917)
HOPE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,150 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,986. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional cargo operations and short-sea trades. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not available in the current records. The vessel has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under four former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 511101996
- Call sign: T8A5540
- Gross tonnage: 2986
- Deadweight: 5150 t
- Length overall: 92 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/10/1998, Lisboa (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: JOULIA SHIPPING LTD (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 35°10.6′N · 025°51.7′E · Speed 4.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 00:09 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HOPE?
HOPE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988. It is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HOPE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,150 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,986.
How many previous names has the vessel held?
The vessel has been registered under four former names. It has also operated under five different flag states during its history.
What is the port-state control history for HOPE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 51 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 October 1998.
How many ownership changes has the vessel experienced?
The vessel has recorded 13 ownership changes. This reflects a long operational history since its construction in 1988.
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