HULK II (IMO 9276664)
HULK II is an anchor hoy built in 2004 and flying the flag of Vanuatu; it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 3,197 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,342, and a length overall of 75 metres. HULK II has been classed since 3 January 2004 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 24 April 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean, West Africa, and Western Europe (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under three other names and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026.
- Type: Anchor Hoy
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 577479000
- Call sign: YJWX9
- Gross tonnage: 3342
- Deadweight: 3197 t
- Length overall: 75 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/06/2017, Istanbul (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/01/2026
- Registered owner: ARIES ASIA PACIFIC LTD (India)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HERMES MARITIME SERVICES PVT (India)
- Last AIS position: 14°27.5′N · 065°19.3′W · Speed 6.5 kn · received 14 October 2026 at 04:56 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is HULK II?
HULK II is an anchor hoy built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service.
What is the deadweight of HULK II?
HULK II has a deadweight of 3,197 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 3,342. It measures 75 metres overall.
What flag does HULK II fly?
HULK II flies the flag of Vanuatu. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes HULK II?
HULK II has been classed since 3 January 2004 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 24 April 2024.
How many port state control inspections has HULK II had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 June 2017.
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