HERO SD (IMO 9113886)
HERO SD is a Bulk Carrier built in 1995 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,726 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,436. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. HERO SD is classed by Hellas Naval Bureau. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Africa, and East Africa over recent periods. It has a history of operating under six different flag states and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 October 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 620800443
- Call sign: D6A4443
- Gross tonnage: 14436
- Deadweight: 23726 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/02/2009, Bangkok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/10/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: NORDIC SHIPPING & SHIP MGMT CO (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 24°28.7′N · 056°53.5′E · Speed 1.0 kn · under way under sail · received 7 October 2026 at 23:54 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HERO SD?
HERO SD is a Bulk Carrier built in 1995. It is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HERO SD?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,726 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,436.
Which classification society manages HERO SD?
The vessel is classed by Hellas Naval Bureau. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has HERO SD been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Africa, and East Africa. These regions represent its recent recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 40 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 October 2025. All-time records show 67 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 February 2009.
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