GRACE MERCHANT (IMO 9169861)
GRACE MERCHANT is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,726 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,672. At this capacity, it serves as a general cargo unit for regional maritime operations. GRACE MERCHANT is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of seven former names and has operated under one previous flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 355310000
- Call sign: H8ON
- Gross tonnage: 6672
- Deadweight: 8726 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/07/2009, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2025
- Registered owner: GRACE MERCHANT SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: SINOKOR MARITIME CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SINOKOR SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 5°12.1′N · 115°14.2′E · Speed 12.4 kn · at anchor · received 18 September 2026 at 12:03 UTC
- Destination: SIPITANG
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRACE MERCHANT?
GRACE MERCHANT is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GRACE MERCHANT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,726 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,672.
Which classification society manages GRACE MERCHANT?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2025. All-time records show 53 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 July 2009.
Where has GRACE MERCHANT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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