HESTIA (IMO 9284673)
HESTIA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,214 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,697. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general logistics operations. HESTIA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 352004053
- Call sign: 3E7575
- Gross tonnage: 9697
- Deadweight: 12214 t
- Length overall: 117 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 93 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 12/09/2026, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: JASMINE MARITIME CO LTD-MAI (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: OCEAN CITY SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 25°58.3′N · 119°46.5′E · Speed 9.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 00:58 UTC
- Destination: Fuzhou (CN FOC) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 04:50 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HESTIA?
HESTIA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HESTIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,214 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,697.
Which classification society maintains HESTIA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HESTIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Africa and South Africa. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for HESTIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 12 September 2026. All-time records show 93 inspections since 2004 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 September 2026.
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