VMAS SUZHOU (IMO 9322774)
VMAS SUZHOU is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,459, a gross tonnage of 30,002, and no length overall is recorded. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. VMAS SUZHOU is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has operated under two former flags and has been registered under seven different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636018932
- Call sign: D5SC2
- Gross tonnage: 30002
- Deadweight: 53459 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/09/2023, Dongjiakou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/06/2026
- Registered owner: ZEKI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEA CASTLE SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE (China)
- Last AIS position: 17°53.3′S · 009°8.0′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 21:31 UTC
- Destination: LAGOS_NIGERIA · ETA 21 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VMAS SUZHOU?
VMAS SUZHOU is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VMAS SUZHOU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,459 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,002.
Which classification society manages VMAS SUZHOU?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Reassigned.
Where has VMAS SUZHOU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the Malacca Strait. It has also been recorded in the Singapore Strait and East Africa.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 June 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2005 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 September 2023.
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