VENUS (IMO 9161857)
VENUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,560 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,760, and a length overall of 113 metres. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional cargo operations. VENUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under one former flag and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 477220700
- Call sign: VRMG2
- Gross tonnage: 7760
- Deadweight: 11560 t
- Length overall: 113 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/05/2026
- Registered owner: VENUS SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DALIAN CHUN AN SHIP MGMT CO (China)
- Technical manager: Dalian Chun An Ship Management Co., Ltd
- Last AIS position: 8°5.9′N · 110°19.2′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 09:47 UTC
- Destination: Tanjunguban (ID TAN) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 16:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VENUS?
VENUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VENUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 113 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 11,560 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with VENUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 May 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
Where has VENUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Asia region.
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