WOOYANG VENUS (IMO 9285158)
WOOYANG VENUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 87,052 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 46,982. At this capacity, it is configured for standard bulk commodity transport. WOOYANG VENUS is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and Australia and New Zealand/New Guinea Pacific. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 538008880
- Call sign: V7A2864
- Gross tonnage: 46982
- Deadweight: 87052 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 09/08/2026, Gladstone (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/08/2026
- Registered owner: KOREA TONNAGE NO 119 SHIPPING (South Korea)
- Ship manager: WOOYANG SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: KOREA SHIPMANAGERS CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 11°1.7′N · 138°12.0′E · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 09:01 UTC
- Destination: Newcastle (AU NTL) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 21:05 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WOOYANG VENUS?
WOOYANG VENUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for WOOYANG VENUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 87,052 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 46,982.
Which classification society manages WOOYANG VENUS?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 August 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 August 2026.
Where has WOOYANG VENUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand/New Guinea Pacific region.
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