JAMES COOK (IMO 9020261)
JAMES COOK is a Hopper Dredger built in 1992 and flying the Luxembourg flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,895 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,065. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations. JAMES COOK is classed by the China Corporation Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South America West Coast, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has operated under 6 different flags and 4 former names throughout its history. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 8 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 15 April 2022.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Luxembourg
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 253254000
- Call sign: LXBW
- Gross tonnage: 12065
- Deadweight: 16895 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 8 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2022
- Registered owner: JAN DE NUL NV (Belgium)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DREDGING & MARITIME MANAGEMENT (Luxembourg)
- Last AIS position: 2°32.8′S · 080°5.9′W · Speed 1.9 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 13 September 2026 at 18:57 UTC
- Destination: Papeete (PF PPT) · ETA 11 December 2026 at 22:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of JAMES COOK?
JAMES COOK is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for JAMES COOK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,895 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,065.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Luxembourg flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 6 different flags.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 8 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 15 April 2022.
Where has JAMES COOK been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Singapore Strait and the South America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the New Guinea Pacific region.
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