HOOD ISLAND (IMO 9059640)
HOOD ISLAND is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1994 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,140 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,061. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. HOOD ISLAND is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region, the South American coasts, and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1994
- MMSI: 308512000
- Call sign: C6LU4
- Gross tonnage: 14061
- Deadweight: 14140 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/04/2018, Saint petersburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/09/2026
- Registered owner: SAN SALVADOR SHIPPING LTD (USA)
- Ship manager: ECUADORIAN LINE INC (USA)
- ISM manager: TRIREME VESSEL MANAGEMENT NV (Belgium)
- Last AIS position: 15°36.4′N · 071°36.8′W · Speed 17.5 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC
- Destination: Dover (GB DVR) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 12:10 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HOOD ISLAND?
HOOD ISLAND is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1994 and is currently in its 32nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HOOD ISLAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 14,140 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,061.
Which classification society covers HOOD ISLAND?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HOOD ISLAND been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South American coasts, and West Europe. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 April 2018.
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