BRIGHT OCEAN (IMO 9301146)
BRIGHT OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,702 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,144. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport operations. BRIGHT OCEAN is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and throughout East and South East Asia. It has operated under six former names and six different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 577774000
- Call sign: YJSG5
- Gross tonnage: 31144
- Deadweight: 53702 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 30/04/2025, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/05/2026
- Registered owner: CRYSTAL RESOURCES CHARTERING (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: YALE GROUP LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 21°26.1′N · 038°59.8′E · Speed 4.7 kn · received 1 October 2026 at 09:55 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BRIGHT OCEAN?
BRIGHT OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BRIGHT OCEAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,702 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,144.
Which classification society manages BRIGHT OCEAN?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BRIGHT OCEAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in East and South East Asian waters.
What is the port-state control history of BRIGHT OCEAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 36 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 April 2025.
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