SEA HERO (IMO 9157349)
SEA HERO is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1997 and flying the flag of Panama; it is in its 29th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 28,437 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 16,766, and a length overall of 169 metres. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. SEA HERO has been classed since 24 February 1997 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 12 July 2026. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under five other names and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 1 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 355428000
- Call sign: 3FAK7
- Gross tonnage: 16766
- Deadweight: 28437 t
- Length overall: 169 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 128 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 12/02/2025, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HENGRUI SHIPPING LTD-BVI (British Virgin Islands)
- ISM manager: ZHANGJIAGANG OCEANICWIT SHPG (China)
- Last AIS position: 6°19.5′N · 010°51.6′W · Speed 2.4 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 10:17 UTC
- Destination: Monrovia (LR MLW)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SEA HERO?
SEA HERO is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 1997. It is in its 29th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.
What is the deadweight of SEA HERO?
SEA HERO has a deadweight of 28,437 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 16,766. It measures 169 metres overall.
What flag does SEA HERO fly?
SEA HERO flies the flag of Panama. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes SEA HERO?
SEA HERO has been classed since 24 February 1997 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 12 July 2026.
How many port state control inspections has SEA HERO had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 49 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 June 2026. All-time records show 128 inspections since 1998 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 February 2025.
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