HIMALAYA (IMO 9231858)
HIMALAYA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,039 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,996. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. HIMALAYA is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar, which is not 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 two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 577073000
- Call sign: YJQT3
- Gross tonnage: 2996
- Deadweight: 4039 t
- Length overall: 94 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 93 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 17/04/2025, Kdz.eregli (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: HIMALAYA SHIPPING CO (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FOUR GROUP DENIZCILIK AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°57.8′N · 027°32.3′E · Speed 5.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 11:22 UTC
- Destination: Tekirdag (TEK) (TR TEK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HIMALAYA?
HIMALAYA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HIMALAYA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,039 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,996.
Which classification society manages HIMALAYA?
The vessel is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Delivered.
Where has HIMALAYA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 129 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 93 inspections since 2004 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 April 2025.
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