OPERA WHITE (IMO 9342748)
OPERA WHITE is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,710, a gross tonnage of 46,604, and no length overall is recorded. This vessel is configured for specialized wood chip transport operations. OPERA WHITE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South China Sea, and the Indian Ocean. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 September 2024.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 432622000
- Call sign: 7JCP
- Gross tonnage: 46604
- Deadweight: 53710 t
- Length overall: 203 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/09/2024
- Registered owner: TAIYO KAIUN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE
- Last AIS position: 18°15.0′N · 138°35.0′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC
- Destination: Iwakuni (JP IWK) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 17:21 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of OPERA WHITE?
OPERA WHITE is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for OPERA WHITE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,710 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 46,604.
Which classification society manages OPERA WHITE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has OPERA WHITE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea and the Malacca Strait. It has also been recorded in the Indian Ocean and the Java Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for OPERA WHITE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 September 2024. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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