PAPUA (IMO 9266906)
PAPUA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 31,817 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,796. At this capacity, it is configured for specialized bulk cargo operations. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include North Europe, West Africa, and the East Coast of South America. The vessel has operated under six former flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636023977
- Call sign: 5LQJ2
- Gross tonnage: 19796
- Deadweight: 31817 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/05/2009, Murmansk (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner: VOCATION SHIPPING CO LTD (Germany)
- Ship manager: BLUMENTHAL JMK GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager: BLUMENTHAL ASIA PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 14°50.5′S · 067°46.5′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 16:55 UTC
- Destination: Rizhao (CN RZH) · ETA 3 November 2026 at 02:31 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PAPUA?
PAPUA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PAPUA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 31,817 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,796.
Which classification society manages PAPUA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has PAPUA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Africa, and the East Coast of South America. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for PAPUA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 May 2009.
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