CAPTAIN KANG (IMO 9342944)
CAPTAIN KANG is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Togo flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,279 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,545. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general logistics operations. CAPTAIN KANG is classed by Cosmos Marine Bureau Inc, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Togo
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 671799000
- Call sign: 5VEK9
- Gross tonnage: 6545
- Deadweight: 10279 t
- Length overall: 130 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 167 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 01/07/2026, Rizhao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: MEDUS SHIPPING LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°21.8′N · 132°48.3′E · Speed 2.1 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 16:51 UTC
- Destination: Slavyanka (RU SKA) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 22:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPTAIN KANG?
CAPTAIN KANG is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CAPTAIN KANG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 10,279 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,545.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Togo flag. It has operated under four different flag states throughout its history.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 42 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 167 inspections since 2005 and 25 detentions. The most recent detention was on 1 July 2026.
What is the classification status of CAPTAIN KANG?
The vessel is classed by Cosmos Marine Bureau Inc. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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