GOLDEN SEA is a Bulk Carrier built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,962 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,973, and a length overall of 136 metres. It is a smaller-scale bulk carrier designed for specific cargo operations. GOLDEN SEA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 July 2026.
GOLDEN SEA is a Bulk Carrier built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 136 metres and a beam of 22 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 9,973 and a deadweight of 15,962 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 66 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 July 2026. All-time records show 92 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 July 2017.
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