CANDOUR 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 27,112 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,418. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk cargo operations. CANDOUR 8 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026.
CANDOUR 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 27,112 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,418.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South China Sea, and East Africa. These regions represent recent areas of maritime activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 October 2012.
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