GULF KING is a General Cargo Ship built in 1994 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,637 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,641. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. GULF KING is classed by Royal Classification Society. The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 August 2025.
GULF KING is a General Cargo Ship built in 1994. It is currently in its 32nd year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,637 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,641.
The vessel is classed by the Royal Classification Society. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 August 2025. All-time records show 102 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 August 2025.
The vessel flies the Comoros flag and is placed in the black band for both the Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU. It is also categorized as a targeted vessel by the USCG.
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