VENUS J (IMO 9146819)
VENUS J is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 30,838 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,997. At this capacity, it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. VENUS J is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 341925001
- Call sign: V4KV6
- Gross tonnage: 17997
- Deadweight: 30838 t
- Length overall: 184 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/03/2026
- Registered owner: VENUS MARINE CO (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NJ TRUST MARINE LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 25°17.8′N · 060°36.5′E · Speed 1.2 kn · received 15 September 2026 at 14:01 UTC
- Destination: CHABAHAR
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VENUS J?
VENUS J is a Bulk Carrier built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VENUS J?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,838 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,997.
Which classification society manages VENUS J?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has VENUS J been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 March 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
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