VTA POSEIDON (IMO 9114488)
VTA POSEIDON is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 24,241 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 14,602. This size profile is characteristic of smaller bulk carriers used for regional cargo transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its current status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 574987000
- Call sign: 3WLV
- Gross tonnage: 14602
- Deadweight: 24241 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 117 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 03/07/2014, Gwangyang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/12/2025
- Registered owner: AURORAORE CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Ship manager: PHB MARINE SERVICE SHIP (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 18°6.5′N · 106°23.2′E · Speed 7.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC
- Destination: Vung Ang (VN VAN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VTA POSEIDON?
VTA POSEIDON is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VTA POSEIDON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 24,241 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,602.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel is currently flying the Vietnam flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
What is the classification status of VTA POSEIDON?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
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, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 December 2025. All-time records show 117 inspections since 1999 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 July 2014.
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