PUGET SOUND (IMO 9335874)
PUGET SOUND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,517 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,831. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for regional bulk cargo operations. PUGET SOUND is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 477936400
- Call sign: VRDD9
- Gross tonnage: 19831
- Deadweight: 33517 t
- Length overall: 175 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/03/2026
- Registered owner: PUGET SOUND LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 34°4.1′N · 132°48.0′E · Speed 15.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:41 UTC
- Destination: Zhenjiang (CN ZHE) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PUGET SOUND?
PUGET SOUND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PUGET SOUND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,517 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,831.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has PUGET SOUND been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 12 March 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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