GULF EXPRESS (IMO 9191101)
GULF EXPRESS is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,500 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,784. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel. Recent maritime observations place the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe. It has previously operated under four former names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 304010998
- Call sign: V2AS7
- Gross tonnage: 3784
- Deadweight: 4500 t
- Length overall: 93 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 24/02/2026, Antalya (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: TRANS EXPRESS TRADE CORP (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PASIFIK LOJISTIK GRUBU (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 39°12.9′N · 009°3.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 12:34 UTC
- Destination: Cagliari (IT CAG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GULF EXPRESS?
GULF EXPRESS is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GULF EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,500 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,784.
Which classification society maintains GULF EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GULF EXPRESS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for GULF EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 55 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 February 2026.
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