NEWCASTLE EXPRESS (IMO 9220213)
NEWCASTLE EXPRESS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 175,775 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 91,051. This capacity is consistent with large-scale bulk commodity transport. NEWCASTLE EXPRESS is classed by China Corporation Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 477624400
- Call sign: VRTN2
- Gross tonnage: 91051
- Deadweight: 175775 t
- Length overall: 289 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/03/2016, Port Kembla (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/04/2025
- Registered owner: GEMINI OCEAN SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HOWINGS MARITIME CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 15°24.7′N · 073°48.0′E · Speed 7.2 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 11:06 UTC
- Destination: Mormugao (GOI) (IN GOI)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEWCASTLE EXPRESS?
NEWCASTLE EXPRESS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEWCASTLE EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 175,775 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 91,051.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the China Corporation Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for NEWCASTLE EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2025. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 March 2016.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen operating in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed in West Europe.
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