WORSHIP LIGHT (IMO 9087805)
WORSHIP LIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 1994 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,522 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,428. This size class is typically utilized for regional dry bulk distribution and coastal trade operations. WORSHIP LIGHT is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific, East Asia, and South East Asia regions. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 31 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1994
- MMSI: 577764000
- Call sign: YJSE4
- Gross tonnage: 17428
- Deadweight: 28522 t
- Length overall: 170 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 86 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/03/2026, Zhangjiangang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/03/2026
- Registered owner: WORSHIP LIGHT SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZHONGBANG SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 6°7.9′S · 113°48.9′E · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 23:29 UTC
- Destination: Vanimo (PG VAI) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WORSHIP LIGHT?
WORSHIP LIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 1994. It is currently in its 32nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for WORSHIP LIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,522 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,428.
Which classification society manages WORSHIP LIGHT?
The vessel is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history of the vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 49 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 March 2026. All-time records show 86 inspections since 1999 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 March 2026.
Where has WORSHIP LIGHT been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and East Asia. It has also been recorded in South East Asian waters.
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