CAPE CORTES (IMO 9129706)
CAPE CORTES is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1997 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,884 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 49,821. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of vehicles. CAPE CORTES is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as along the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under three different flags and two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 38 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 21 March 2022.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 368269000
- Call sign: WCAG
- Gross tonnage: 49821
- Deadweight: 19884 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/03/2022
- Registered owner · Ship manager: UNITED STATES GOVT MARAD (USA)
- ISM manager: CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES (USA)
- Last AIS position: 30°20.3′N · 088°34.5′W · Speed 14.0 kn · received 9 July 2025 at 18:30 UTC
- Destination: Pascagoula (US PGL) · ETA 5 October 2025 at 21:38 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CAPE CORTES?
CAPE CORTES is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CAPE CORTES?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 49,821 metric tonnes. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 19,884 metric tonnes.
Which classification society serves CAPE CORTES?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CAPE CORTES been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been observed along the North America East Coast.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 38 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 21 March 2022.
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