CFL JOYSTAR (IMO 9162992)
APEX IRON is a Bulk Carrier built in 1998 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 47,280 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,965. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within various global trade routes. APEX IRON is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has operated under five former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 356632000
- Call sign: 3ENV9
- Gross tonnage: 25965
- Deadweight: 47280 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 31/08/2026, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: RUIYING SHIPPING LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: YUANHAI INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (China)
- Last AIS position: 18°32.9′N · 082°33.9′W · Speed 12.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:12 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of APEX IRON?
APEX IRON is a Bulk Carrier built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for APEX IRON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 47,280 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,965.
Which classification society is associated with APEX IRON?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has APEX IRON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in South Asia and South East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 31 August 2026.
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