BRIGHT (IMO 9240794)
BRIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,363 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 27,990. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for various dry bulk commodities. BRIGHT is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 372681000
- Call sign: 3FPH8
- Gross tonnage: 27990
- Deadweight: 50363 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/08/2018, Belfast (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2026
- Registered owner: BRIGHT NAUTICAL SHIPHOLDING (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GALAXY SHIPPING VENTURES SA (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 24°35.7′N · 056°42.3′E · Speed 0.7 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 22:03 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BRIGHT?
BRIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BRIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 50,363 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 27,990.
Which classification society manages BRIGHT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has BRIGHT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 40 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 August 2018.
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